Computer vision: Current and future state of the technology

Jan. 31, 2017
In “Computer Vision 2.0: Where We Are and Where We're Going "from the May 2016 Embedded Vision Summit, Jeff Bier, founder of the Embedded Vision Alliance presents an insider's view of the state of computer vision technology and applications today, and predictions on how the field will evolve in the next few years.

Computer vision has transitioned from a research topic with few commercial applications to a mainstream technology with applications in all sectors of our economy.

What we are seeing now, however, is just the beginning. In "Computer Vision 2.0: Where We Are and Where We're Going" from the May 2016 Embedded Vision Summit, Jeff Bier, founder of the Embedded Vision Alliance presents an insider's view of the state of computer vision technology and applications today, and predictions on how the field will evolve in the next few years.

Bier also explores the impact of game-changing technologies such as deep neural networks, ultra-low-power processors, and cloud-based vision services. Additionally, he highlights new products and applications that illuminate what we can expect from visually intelligent devices in the near future. Check out the full presentation here:

About the Author

James Carroll

Former VSD Editor James Carroll joined the team 2013.  Carroll covered machine vision and imaging from numerous angles, including application stories, industry news, market updates, and new products. In addition to writing and editing articles, Carroll managed the Innovators Awards program and webcasts.

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