Tasks for which the human eye is too slow are the challenges addressed by the "High-Performance Vision Systems" research field. The research focus is on ultrafast line scan sensors and cameras, scalable embedded vision systems, computational imaging and deep learning
Here, technology for image processing is researched with a focus on real-time capabilities at extreme data rates and high complexity. To develop this type of image processing systems successfully in the highest range of performance, both fast components and a carefully balanced overall architecture are essential. In this sense, a hardware/software co-design is the most successful approach.
New concepts for still more powerful cameras and hardware also require new concepts for software and algorithms. Especially for new multiprocessor and future many-core systems, knowledge of a correct distribution of data and evaluation loads on the individual components of the hardware architecture are the key to a successful high-speed image processing system. The research topics in this research field thus include both cameras as well as hardware and software, along with their interplay in image processing. An additional important aspect is the development of user-friendly interfaces allowing these complex systems to be configured safely and simply, and used successfully.
Our high-performance vision systems technologies are typically used for two- and three-dimensional surface inspection. Examples are quality testing in printing applications. Here, printed paper is moved past the cameras at high speed and even the smallest of printing errors detected. Another example is the quality testing of rails. Here, rails are examined for safety-relevant defects from a moving vehicle.
There is a need for high-performance vision systems in high-speed production processes in which quality is a safety-relevant property of the products, but also in computer-supported testing of our infrastructure, such as rails and streets.
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SCIENTIFIC VISION DAYS
At the VISION trade fair in Stuttgart, we offer a special platform for cutting-edge technologies in the field of machine vision with our series of scientific lectures.
As part of Lecture Forum at the VISION trade fair, international experts from industry and applied research give insights into their current research work.
The Scientific Vision Days are organized by the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology.
Save the date: VISION trade fair, Stuttgart, 6–8 October 2026, AIT stand 8C50
We invite all experts in image processing machine vision, industrial inspection and non-destructive testing to present their latest research results and innovations. You can find more information on how to submit your entry here.
Recap 2024:
Here you can find the 2024 program as well as videos.
In addition, the lectures are available as individual videos and the presentations can be downloaded from the VISION homepage of Messe Stuttgart.
