Robotic vision boosts automotive industry quality and productivity

Purpose This paper aims to provide a background to the use of robots by the automotive industry and describe a number of applications which illustrate the capabilities and importance of robotic machine vision technology. Design/methodology/approach Following an historical background to the use of robots by the automotive industry, this paper discusses a selection of applications which involve the use of robotic machine vision. Brief conclusions are drawn. Findings This shows that robotic vision technology is playing an important and growing role within the automotive industry and can yield improved product quality and greater productivity. Originality/value This paper illustrates how robots equipped with machine vision are contributing to the automotive industry's needs for greater productivity and improved quality.