1. A method of performing automated defect detection by utilizing prior inspection data, the method comprising: providing an image capture device for capturing and transmitting at least one current image of an object; providing a database for storing at least one prior image from prior inspections; registering the at least one current image with the at least one prior image; comparing the registered at least one current image with the at least one prior image to determine a transformation therebetween; and updating the database with the at least one current image.