2-Phase Precision Alignment Visual Feedback Control System

Abstract

This paper introduces an alignment method using machine vision feedback control method. A panel is placed on a XXY table and its posture is inspected by image sensors with a frame grabber. The alignment of the panel is corrected by adjusting its positions until the amount of misalignment converges into a small tolerance error. Two-phase control process is also derived with this image acquisition design. Applying this proposed control method, long distance moving requirement and better alignment precision performance request can be also guaranteed. Experimental results are shown to demonstrate the feasibility of this alignment control system.