Machine vision utilizes a combination of hardware and software technologies to enable computers to interpret and understand visual information from the world. It includes components like cameras, sensors, and image processing algorithms, allowing machines to analyze and make decisions based on visual data. Applications of machine vision span various industries—such as manufacturing, where it is used for quality control, and in robotics for navigation and object recognition. By simulating human vision, machine vision enhances automation, efficiency, and accuracy in numerous technological processes.