The machine vision lens is an important imaging component in the machine vision system. Its main function is to focus the light in the scene onto the camera’s photosensitive element to generate an image.
Compared with ordinary camera lenses, machine vision lenses usually have some specific features and design considerations to meet the needs of machine vision applications.
1、Main features of machine vision lenses
1) Fixed aperture and focal length
To maintain image stability and consistency, machine vision lenses usually have fixed apertures and focal lengths. This ensures consistent image quality and size in different scenarios.
2) High resolution and low distortion
Machine vision applications often require high resolution to ensure accurate image analysis and processing. Therefore, machine vision lenses typically feature high resolution and low distortion to ensure image accuracy.
3) Adapt to different viewing angles
Machine vision applications often need to adapt to different field of view angles, so machine vision lenses may have interchangeable or focus-adjustable designs to meet the needs of different applications.
4) Excellent optical performance
Machine vision lenses need to have excellent optical performance, including high transmittance, low scattering, and good color fidelity, to ensure image quality and accuracy.
5) Adapt to different lighting conditions
Machine vision applications may be performed under different lighting conditions, so machine vision lenses may have special coatings or optical designs that can adapt to different lighting environments and minimize the impact of lighting conditions on image quality.
Machine vision lens adapts to different lighting conditions
6) Mechanical durability
Machine vision lenses often need to withstand long working hours and harsh environments, so they often feature durable mechanical designs and materials to ensure long-term, stable performance.
2、Common applications of machine vision lenses
Machine vision lenses are widely used in many industries. The following are several common application scenarios:
1) Intelligent monitoring and security applications
Machine vision lenses play an important role in intelligent surveillance and security systems. They can be used to monitor and analyze video streams in real time, detect abnormal behavior, identify faces, vehicles and other objects, and provide alerts and notifications.
Industrial automation applications of machine vision lenses
2) Industrial automation and robotic vision system applications
Machine vision lenses are widely used in industrial automation and robotic vision systems, mainly for tasks such as detecting and identifying products, performing quality control, positioning and navigation. For example, on a production line, machine vision systems can use lenses to detect product defects, measure dimensions and perform assembly tasks.
3) Traffic monitoring and intelligent transportation system applications
Machine vision lenses are widely used in traffic monitoring systems and intelligent traffic management. They can be used to identify vehicles, detect traffic flows, monitor traffic violations, and optimize traffic mobility and safety.
4) Medical Imaging and Diagnostic Applications
In the medical field, machine vision lenses are also used to capture and analyze medical images, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRI images. These images can be used to assist in diagnosing diseases, guiding surgery and treatment processes, etc.
Logistics applications of machine vision lenses
5) Retail and logistics applications
Machine vision lenses are also widely used in retail and logistics. They can be used for goods identification and tracking, inventory management, item counting and identification, automated checkout systems, etc.
6) Pharmaceutical manufacturing and life science applications
In the fields of pharmaceutical manufacturing and life sciences, machine vision lenses can be used in applications such as inspection and quality control in pharmaceutical production, cell and tissue imaging, and laboratory automation.
Agricultural applications of machine vision lenses
7) Agriculture and agricultural robot applications
In the agricultural field, machine vision lenses can be used to monitor crop growth, detect pests and diseases, conduct farmland mapping and intelligent agricultural management, etc. In addition, they can also be used in agricultural robots to help robots perform tasks such as planting, weeding, and picking.
Final Thoughts:
ChuangAn has carried out the preliminary design and production of machine vision lenses, which are used in all aspects of machine vision systems. If you are interested in or have needs for machine vision lenses, please contact us as soon as possible.
Post time: Jun-18-2024
