Trade show eyecatcher: Smart Camera controls foosball goalkeeper

At this year's VISION trade show, image processing expert Vision Components presented new, high-performance VC44xx camera models and an intelligent line scan camera, both of which attracted a lot of attention. Vision Components also hosted several well- attended seminars offering product information and an introduction to Smart Camera programming. 

Furthermore, the trade show presentation included a foosball competition which illustrated the capabilities of Smart Cameras. At a modified foosball table with only two goal-keepers, visitors were able to aim at the opposite goal whose keeper was controlled by an intelligent VC4038E camera and an ECOSTEP motor from Jenaer Antriebstechnik. There was a rush of people trying to score against the fast camera-controlled goalie, but only few succeeded.

Vision Components will exhibit at the 2007 VISION trade show, which will take place at the new exhibition center near Stuttgart airport for the first time.