The author shares their experience in creating a software to stitch together images of chips taken with the IRIS technique. They highlight the challenges of existing panorama stitching programs not working well with chip images due to the regular patterns. The author delves into their custom stitching algorithm using template matching for alignment, minimum squared error method for cleanup, and explains the process in detail. They mention potential hardware improvements to minimize machine maintenance and edge blending for aesthetics. The author’s frank and detailed account of their software development process provides insights into the nuances of chip inspection.
https://www.bunniestudios.com/blog/2024/automated-stitching-of-chip-images/