Thermal Monitoring for Machine Tools by Using Visual Tracking Technique

A thermal monitoring system for machine tool by using motion tracking technique is presented in the paper. First, a motion tracking algorithm is developed to track moving targets. Second, an infrared temperature sensor with built-in laser is deployed for non-contact temperature measurement of the moving target. Third, a predictive motion control system carries the thermal sensor and follows the moving target to realize continuous temperature monitoring. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of our scheme.