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Experimental camera-based ERP system achieves 97.2% accuracy

Published August 6, 2026 at 11:09 PM UTC

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Singapore researchers have demonstrated a camera‑based enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that recorded a 97.2% average accuracy in pilot tests, marking a step forward for AI‑driven manufacturing. The new system layers high‑resolution cameras and machine‑learning models onto traditional ERP software, allowing real‑time visual inspection of components as they move through the production line. In a two‑week trial on a local electronics assembly line, the system examined 10,000 units, correctly flagging 92% of actual defects while generating only a small number of false alarms. The high accuracy stems from large training datasets and carefully calibrated lighting, but the hardware and specialist setup raise upfront costs compared with barcode‑based checks. Manufacturers could see higher yields and lower scrap rates, while workers may shift from manual inspection to system monitoring, aligning with Singapore’s Smart Nation agenda to embed AI across industries. The research team plans broader field trials with automotive parts suppliers later this year and is seeking funding from the Economic Development Board, so the industry will watch cost‑benefit results closely.