TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to review the technology and applications of 3D visual measurement systems.Design/methodology/approach– A particular line profile sensor is used to explain the principle of laser triangulation, and further profilers are described. A grid projection technique is presented. Finally, a series of industrial 3D vision devices from SICK are described.Findings– 3D vision is becoming as convenient as 2D as a factory integration tool. Very high‐speed laser‐scan systems are now available, making up to 35,000 profiles per second. Grid projection systems can measure to 10 μm resolution.Originality/value– The value of this paper is to make scientists and engineers aware of advances in the practicality of 3D vision systems.
VL  - 30
IS  - 2
SN  - 0260-2288
DO  - 10.1108/02602281011022689
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/02602281011022689
AU  - Connolly Christine
PY  - 2010
Y1  - 2010/01/01
TI  - Smart cameras tackle 3D industrial inspection
T2  - Sensor Review
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 107
EP  - 110
Y2  - 2024/04/16
ER  -