This bibliography lists journal publications, conference papers, research technical reports, and articles from trade journals on automated visual inspection for industry which were published during the years from 1981 to 1987. More than 600 references are included. References are organized into 13 categories according to subject matter. The categories are (1) books, (2) conferences and workshops, (3) general discussions and surveys, (4) inspection of printed circuit patterns, (5) inspection of solder joints, (6) inspection of microcircuit photomasks, (7) inspection of integrated circuits and hybrids, (8) inspection of other electrical and electronics components, (9) surface inspection, (10) X-ray inspection, (11) other inspection applications, (12) system components and (13) inspection algorithms.