Which comes first, the image or the device?
アポロ精工 アポロ精工 新横浜オフィス（旧ケーアイテクノロジー/旧市川ソフトラボラトリー）
I would like to introduce a situation that often occurs during the planning of development projects, where an optimal solution has not yet been determined. To advance the discussion, let's assume we are dealing with an "image inspection device." The project manager for the entire device will divide the device configuration and assign development responsibilities. For example: 1. Mechanical components 2. Optical components such as cameras and lighting 3. The "image processing" part that processes data input from the camera and produces results. I believe those reading this column are aware that our company specializes in "3." At the kickoff meeting, the leaders of sections 1 to 3 will gather. From the perspective of section 3, the requirement is, "At the very least, we need the image data of the object being inspected." However, from the perspective of section 2, the question arises, "What resolution is suitable for image processing?" From section 1's standpoint, there may be concerns like, "Is vibration an issue? There will be some vibration if the mechanics move quickly," and so on. Based on past experience, I believe there is no optimal solution to this discussion. The compromise is that it does not have to perfectly match when the device is assembled, so I would request that we first proceed with capturing the images. A "decision" is necessary, and it is indeed a challenging situation. *News is distributed through our company newsletter.
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