1 INTRODUCTION

Computer Vision is a field within artificial intelligence (AI) focused on enabling machines to
interpret visual information from the world. This interpretation can involve recognizing
objects, analyzing movements, or extracting patterns to make decisions based on visual data.
By mimicking human vision capabilities, computer vision aims to bridge the gap between
raw data in images or videos and actionable insights.

Image Processing, on the other hand, deals with manipulating images to enhance their quality
or extract meaningful information. It involves techniques such as filtering, sharpening, noise
reduction, and segmentation. While image processing often serves as a preprocessing step for
computer vision tasks, it has its standalone applications, such as in medical imaging and
remote sensing.

Together, these fields form the basis of numerous advanced technologies, leveraging
computational models to analyze and interpret visual data effectively.

1. History and Evolution

Early Years (1950s-1960s)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Neural Networks: The concept of AI and neural networks
emerged in the 1950s, laying the foundation for computer vision.First Image Processing
Systems: In the 1950s and 1960s, the first image processing systems were developed,
primarily for military and space applications.Robots and Machine Vision: In the 1960s,
robots and machine vision systems began to emerge, with applications in manufacturing and
inspection.
 Rule-Based Approaches (1970s-1980s)

Rule-Based Systems: In the 1970s and 1980s, rule-based systems were developed for
computer vision, using hand-crafted rules to analyze images.Expert Systems: Expert systems
were also developed during this period, using knowledge-based approaches to solve
computer vision problems.Image Processing Techniques: Various image processing
techniques, such as edge detection and thresholding, were developed during this period.

Statistical and Machine Learning Approaches (1990s-2000s)

• Statistical Methods: In the 1990s, statistical methods, such as Bayesian networks and
probabilistic graphical models, began to be applied to computer vision.

• Machine Learning: Machine learning algorithms, such as support vector machines

(SVMs) and k-means clustering, were also applied to computer vision problems.

• Feature Extraction: Feature extraction techniques, such as SIFT and SURF, were
developed during this period.

Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Networks (2010s-present)

• Deep Learning: Deep learning algorithms, particularly convolutional neural networks

(CNNs), revolutionized computer vision in the 2010s.

• Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs): CNNs, such as AlexNet and VGGNet,

achieved state-of-the-art performance in image classification and object detection
tasks.

• Object Detection and Segmentation: Object detection and segmentation algorithms,

such as YOLO and Mask R-CNN, were developed during this period.
 1.2 Different Techniques of Computer Vision:-

Image Classification

The problem of image classification goes like this: Given a set of images that are all labeled
with a single category, we’re asked to predict these categories for a novel set of test images
and measure the accuracy of the predictions. There are a variety of challenges associated with
this task, including viewpoint variation, scale variation, intra-class variation, image
deformation, image occlusion, illumination conditions, and background clutter.

fig1.1

The most popular architecture used for image classification is Convolutional Neural
Networks (CNNs). A typical use case for CNNs is where you feed the network images and
the network classifies the data. CNNs tend to start with an input “scanner” which isn’t
intended to parse all the training data at once. For example, to input an image of 100 x 100
pixels, you wouldn’t want a layer with 10,000 nodes.

Object Detection

The task to define objects within images usually involves outputting bounding boxes and
labels for individual objects. This differs from the classification / localization task by
applying classification and localization to many objects instead of just a single dominant
object. You have 2 classes of object classification, which means object bounding boxes and
nonObject bounding boxes. For example, in car detection, you have to detect all cars in a
given image with their bounding boxes.
Fig 1.2

Object Tracking

Object Tracking refers to the process of following a specific object of interest, or multiple
objects, in a given scene. It traditionally has applications in video and real-world interactions
where observations are made following an initial object detection. Now, it’s crucial to
autonomous driving systems such as self-driving vehicles from companies like Uber and

Tesla. Object Tracking methods can be divided into 2 categories according to the observation

model: generative method and discriminative method The generative method uses the
generative model to describe the apparent characteristics and minimizes the reconstruction
error to search the object, such as PCA.The discriminative method can be used to distinguish
between the object and the background, its performance is more robust, and it gradually
becomes the main method in tracking. The discriminative method is also referred to as
Tracking-by-Detection, and deep learning belongs to this category. To achieve tracking-by-
detection, we detect candidate objects for all frames and use deep learning to recognize the
wanted object from the candidates. There are 2 kinds of basic network models that can be
used: stacked auto encoders (SAE) and convolutional neural network (CNN).

Semantic Segmentation

Semantic Segmentation

Fig1.4

Central to Computer Vision is the process of segmentation, which divides whole images into
pixel groupings which can then be labelled and classified.Particularly, Semantic Segmentation
tries to semantically understand the role of each pixel in the image For example, in the picture
above, apart from recognizing the person, the road, the cars, the trees, etc., we also have to
delineate the boundaries of each object. Therefore, unlike classification, we need dense pixel-
wise predictions from our models.As with other computer vision tasks, CNNs have had
enormous success on segmentation problems. One of the popular initial approaches was patch
classification through a sliding window, where each pixel was separately classified into classes
using a patch of images around it. This, however, is very inefficient computationally because
we don’t reuse the shared features between overlapping patches

Instance Segmentation

Beyond Semantic Segmentation, Instance Segmentation segments different instances of

classes, such as labelling 5 cars with 5 different colors. In classification, there’s generally an
image with a single object as the focus and the task is to say what that image is. But in order to
segment instances, we need to carry out far more complex tasks. We see complicated
sightswith multiple overlapping objects and different backgrounds, and we not only classify
these different objects but also identify their boundaries, differences, and relations to one
another.

Fig1.5
 2. FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER VISION

2.1 Feature Detection

Feature detection is the process of identifying and locating interest points or features within
an image. These features can be corners, edges, blobs, or other patterns that are useful for
tasks like object recognition, tracking, and matching.

2.2 Types of Feature Detectors

❖ Corner detector

Corner detection is an approach used within computer vision systems to extract

certain kinds of features and infer the contents of an image. Corner detection is
frequently used in motion detection, image registration, video tracking, image
mosaicing, panorama stitching, 3D reconstruction and object recognition. Corner
detection overlaps with the topic of interest point detection.

Example includes ,

• Haris corner detector

• FAST
 • ORB

❖ Edge detector

Edge detection is an image processing technique for finding the boundaries of objects within
images. It works by detecting discontinuities in brightness. Edge detection is used for image
segmentation and data extraction in areas such as image processing, computer vision, and
machine vision.
Examples includes,
• Cany edge detector
• Sobel operator

❖ Blob detector

blob detection refers to modules that are aimed at detecting points and/or
regions in the image that differ in properties like brightness or color compared
to the surrounding. It is used to obtain regions of interest for further processing.
These regions could signal the presence of objects or parts of objects in the
image domain with application to object recognition and/or object tracking
Blob detection is usually done after color detection and noise reduction to
finally find the required object from the image.

2.3 Object Recognition Techniques

Object recognition is a computer vision technique for identifying objects in images or

videos. Object recognition is a key output of deep learning and machine learning
algorithms. When humans look at a photograph or watch a video, we can readily spot
people, objects, scenes, and visual details. The goal is to teach a computer to do what
comes naturally to humans: to gain a level of understanding of what an image contains.

Fig2.3 using object recognition to identify different categories of objects

Object recognition is a key technology behind driverless cars, enabling them to recognize
a stop sign or to distinguish a pedestrian from a lamppost. It is also useful in a variety of
applications such as disease identification in bioimaging, industrial inspection, and
robotic vision.

2.4 How Object Recognition Works?

You can use a variety of approaches for object recognition. Recently, techniques in
machine learning and deep learning have become popular approaches to object
recognition problems. Both techniques learn to identify objects in images, but they differ
in their execution.
Fig2.4 machine learning and deep learning techniques for object recognition

The following section explains the differences between machine learning and deep
learning for object recognition, and it shows how to implement both techniques.

2.5 Machine Learning vs. Deep Learning for Object Recognition

Determining the best approach for object recognition depends on your application and the
problem you’re trying to solve. In many cases, machine learning can be an effective
technique, especially if you know which features or characteristics of theimage are the
best ones to use to differentiate classes of objects.

The main consideration to keep in mind when choosing between machine learning and
deep learning is whether you have a powerful GPU and lots of labeled training images. If
the answer to either of these questions is No, a machine learning approach might be the
best choice. Deep learning techniques tend to work better with more images, and a GPU
helps to decrease the time needed to train the model.

. Fig2.5 Key factors for choosing between deep learning and machine
learning.
2.6 Image Classification

Image classification is a fundamental task in computer vision that deals with

automatically understanding the content of an image. It involves assigning a category or
label to an entire image based on its visual content.

2.7 Types of Image Classification

1.Binary Classification

Binary classification involves classifying images into one of two categories. For
example, determining whether an image contains a cat or not. This is the simplest form of
image classification.

2. Multiclass Classification

Multiclass classification involves categorizing images into more than two classes. For
instance, classifying images of different types of animals (cats, dogs, birds, etc.). Each
image is assigned to one, and only one, category.

3. Multilabel Classification

Multilabel classification allows an image to be associated with multiple labels. For

example, an image might be classified as both “sunset” and “beach.” This type of
classification is useful when images can belong to multiple categories simultaneously.

4. Hierarchical Classification

Hierarchical classification involves classifying images at multiple levels of hierarchy. For

example, an image of an animal can first be classified as a “mammal” and then further
classified as “cat” or “dog.” This method is useful when dealing with complex datasets
with multiple levels of categories.
 3.TOOLS AND LIBRARIES

3.1 Introduction

Computer Vision (CV) is changing how machines perceive and interpret visual
information.Computer vision enables machines to “see” and understand the world, much
like the human visual system.At the heart of this transformative field are specialized
software tools known as computer vision libraries.Computer vision libraries are essential
for developers and researchers who need visual data in various applications.These
libraries provide a collection of pre-built algorithms, functions, and tools, simplifying the
complex image and video analysis process.Their significance lies in their ability to
address a wide range of tasks, from facial recognition to object detection, making
computer vision accessible to diverse industriFrom surveillance systems enhancing
security to autonomous vehicles navigating roads, computer visionplaya major role in
shaping the future of technologyLet’s explore some popular computer vision libraries,
each contributing uniquely to the advancement of visual intelligence.We will examine
their features, use cases, and the impact they have industries ranging from healthcare to
robotics.

3.2 OpenCV

OpenCV (Open Source Computer Vision Library) is a popular open-source library for
computer vision and image processing tasks. It offers tools for face detection image
recognition, and object tracking.
Developers use OpenCV for applications like augmented reality, robotics, and medical
imaging. It supports multiple programming languages like Python, C++, and Java, and
works on various platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Features:

▪ Wide range of image and video processing functions.

▪ Cross-platform compatibility.

▪ Integration with deep learning frameworks.

▪ Supports GPU acceleration for faster processing.

Applications:

• Real-time face detection for authentication systems.

• Lane and obstacle detection for autonomous driving.

• Augmented reality applications, where virtual objects are overlaid on real-

world views.

3.3 TensorFlow

TensorFlow is a leading open-source machine learning framework developed by

Google. It supports tasks like image recognition, natural language processing, and
reinforcement learning.

TensorFlow is widely used in computer vision projects due to its advanced deep
learning capabilities and scalability. It works on different platforms, including
mobile devices and edge computing.
 Advantages:

• High performance with GPU/TPU acceleration.

• TensorFlow Lite for mobile and edge deployment.

• Comprehensive support for vision tasks like object detection and

segmentation.

Applications:

Used for training CNNs, object detection models like SSD and YOLO, and
advanced architectures like Vision Transformers (ViTs).

3.4 Pytorch

PyTorch is a powerful framework applicable to various computer vision

tasks. The article aims to enumerate the features and functionalities within
the context of computer vision that empower developers to build neural
networks and train models. It also demonstrates how PyTorch framework
can be utilized for computer vision tasks.

Applications :

Academic research that requires fast experimentation and prototyping for

novel deep learning architectures in computer vision.

3.5 MATLAB and Scikit-Image

1. MATLAB

MATLAB is a commercial software environment widely used for technical

computing, including image and video processing. It has a specialized toolbox
for computer vision and image processing.
Key Features:

• Image Processing Toolbox: Provides comprehensive functions for

image manipulation, filtering, analysis, and enhancement.

• Computer Vision Toolbox: Includes prebuilt algorithms for object

detection, tracking, and stereo vision.

• Simulink Integration: Can integrate with Simulink for building visual

and interactive models.

• GUI Support: MATLAB offers an interactive environment with a

graphical user interface (GUI) for exploring image data and algorithms.

Use Cases:

• Prototyping computer vision algorithms.

• Simulating and testing vision systems.

• Medical image processing and analysis.

• Image processing in academic research.

Advantages:

• Rich built-in functions for image processing andvisualization.

• Great for prototyping and quick experimentation.

• Extensive documentation and community support.

• Built-in support for mathematical computations and

algorithms.

Limitations:

• Expensive licensing costs, making it less accessible for some users

compared to open-source tools.

• Performance may not be as optimized for real-time applications.

• Closed-source, limiting customizability.

• . Scikit-Image

Scikit-Image is a Python library for image processing that is built on top of SciPy
and is part of the larger Scikit-learn ecosystem. It provides a range of algorithms for
image analysis and manipulation.

Features:

• Image Processing Algorithms: Includes functions for filtering,

transformations, feature extraction, and segmentation.

• Integration with SciPy and NumPy: Easily integrates with these

libraries for advanced numerical and scientific computing.

• Edge Detection and Feature Extraction: Offers built-in algorithms for tasks
such as edge detection, corner detection, and texture analysis.

Use Cases:

• Scientific image analysis (e.g., microscopy, astronomy).

• Simple image transformations and analysis.

• Educational purposes for teaching image processing techniques.

Advantages:

• Lightweight and easy to use, especially for academic and research

projects.

• Free and open-source, with a rich ecosystem of other Python scientific

libraries.

• Excellent for tasks that don’t require deep learning but require robust
traditional image processing.

• Limitations:

• Lacks deep learning functionalities; better suited for basic image

processing tasks.
• Slower compared to specialized libraries for large-scale image processing
tasks
 4.APPLICATION AND CASE STUDIES

4.1 Medical Imaging

Medical Imaging integrates AI to identify early traces of diseases where the

human eye cannot. By detecting these issues in a timely manner, an appropriate
diagnosis can be made, and treatment can begin before develop to something
more serious. Medical Imaging is capable of detecting various abnormalities:

❖ Tumors

❖ Cancer

❖ Stroke

❖ Pneumonia

❖ COVID

Need to be detected as early as possible to increase the chances of a successful

treatment. Because these changes are minute, professionals turn to AI to help
identify the most minor abnormalities for a much rapid and efficient turnaround
time

Fig 4.1 CT Images of pulmonary nodules (lungs) with (A) AI lung cancer prediction score of
10 and (B) AI lung cancer prediction score of 2. Image source: RSNA.org (Radiological
Society of North America)
Applications

1. Diagnosis: Medical imaging helps diagnose diseases and conditions, such as

tumors, fractures, and vascular diseases.

2. Treatment Planning: Medical imaging helps plan treatments, such as surgery and
radiation therapy.

3. Monitoring: Medical imaging helps monitor the progression of diseases and the
effectiveness of treatments.

4. Screening: Medical imaging helps screen for diseases, such as breast cancer and
lung cancer.

4.2 Autonomous Vehicles

Autonomous vehicle refers to a vehicle capable of perceiving its surrounding

environment and driving with little or no human driver input. The perception
system is a fundamental component which enables the autonomous vehicle to
collect data and extract relevant information from the environment to drive safely.
Benefit from the recent advances in computer vision, the perception task can be
achieved by using sensors, such as camera, LiDAR, radar, and ultrasonic sensor.

➢ Object Detection and Navigation

Camera-based Vision Systems: Detect vehicles, pedestrians, and road signs using
models like YOLO or SSD.

➢ LiDAR and Radar Integration: Combines data for accurate depth perception
and collision avoidance.

➢ Lane Detection

Vision algorithms identify lane boundaries and road markings. Hough Transform
and deep learning models are often used.

➢ Traffic Flow Analysis

Traffic monitoring systems analyze vehicle movement patterns, aiding in

congestion management.
4.3 Facial Recognition System
Face recognition is a type of computer vision that uses optical input to analyze an image—in
this case, it looks particularly at faces that appear in the image. Facial recognition technology
can be used as a building block to support other capabilities like face identification, grouping,
and verification

1.Biometric Authentication

Used in smartphones and security systems to authenticate users. Deep models extract
unique facial features to create embeddings for matching.

2.Surveillance

Facial recognition systems deployed in public spaces monitor for individuals of interest.
Ethical considerations include privacy and potential misuse.

4.4 Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)

AR focuses on augmenting the physical world with digital artifacts, images, videos, or
experiences overlayed with computer-generated images (CGI) and 3D models. VR aims to
create a virtual experience with headsets and tracking to place the user in a different world.
With the increasing usage of AR and VR in gaming, marketing, education, and health care,
it’s important to understand each technology’s uses, applications, advantages, and
disadvantages.

AR Applications

AR systems rely on computer vision for object tracking and scene understanding. Examples
include AR filters on social media platforms and navigation apps.

VR Environments

In VR, depth estimation and 3D reconstruction create immersive experiences for gaming,
training, and virtual tours.
 5.CHALLENGES IN COMPUTER VISION

Computer vision is changing how machines understand images, but it faces several
challenges, including ensuring data quality, processing data quickly, the effort
needed for labeling data, scaling, and addressing privacy and ethical issues.
Addressing these challenges effectively will ensure computer vision’s advancement
aligns with both tech progress and human values.

5.1 Quality of Raw Material

This addresses the clarity and condition of input images or videos, crucial for
system accuracy. Specific challenges include poor lighting, obscured details, object
variations, and cluttered backgrounds. Enhancing input quality is vital for the
accuracy and reliability of computer vision systems:

• Enhanced Image Capture: Use high-quality cameras and adjust

settings to optimize lighting, focus, and resolution.
• Preprocessing: Apply image preprocessing methods like normalization,
denoising, and contrast adjustment to improve visual clarity.
• Data Augmentation: Increase dataset diversity through techniques like
rotation, scaling, and flipping to make models more flexible
• Advanced Filtering: Use filters to remove background noise and isolate
important features within the images.
• Manual Inspection: Continuously review and clean the dataset to
remove irrelevant or low-quality images.

5.2 Real-Time Processing

Real-time processing in computer vision requires powerful computing to quickly

analyze videos or large image sets for immediate-action applications. This includes
interpreting data instantly for tasks like autonomous driving, surveillance, and
augmented reality, where delays can be critical. Minimizing latency and
maximizing accuracy is critical for the need for fast, accurate algorithm in live
scenarios:

• Optimized Algorithms: Develop and use algorithms specifically

designed for speed and efficiency in real-time analysis.
 • Hardware Acceleration: Use GPUs and specialized processors to speed
up data processing and analysis.
• Edge Computing: Process data on or near the device collecting it,
reducing latency by minimizing data transmission distances.
• Parallel Processing: Implement simultaneous data processing to
improve throughput and reduce response times.
• Model Simplification: Model Simplification: Streamline models to
lower computational demands while maintaining accuracy

5.3 Scalability

Scalability in computer vision faces challenges like adapting technologies to new

areas, needing large amounts of data for model retraining, and customizing models
for specific tasks.. To advance scalability across diverse industries, we need to
focus on efficiency at each stage:

• Adaptable Models: Create models that can easily adjust to different

tasks with minimal retraining.
• Transfer Learning: Use pre-trained models on new tasks to reduce the
need for extensive data collection.
• Modular Systems: Design systems with interchangeable parts to easily
customize for various applications.
• Data Collection: Focus on efficient ways to gather and label data
needed for retraining models.
• Model Generalization: Work on improving models’ ability to perform
well across diverse data sets and environments.

5.4 Ethical and Privacy Concerns

These issues highlight the need for careful handling of surveillance and
facial recognition to safeguard privacy. Solving these challenges requires
clear rules for data use, openness about technology applications, and
legal support:

• Data Protection Policies: Establish strict guidelines for

collecting, storing, and using visual data to ensure privacy.
• Transparency: Clearly communicate to users how their data
is being used and for what purpose, fostering trust.
• Consent Mechanisms: Ensure that individuals provide
informed consent before their data is captured or analyzed.
• Legal Frameworks: Create robust legal protections that
define and enforce the ethical use of computer vision
technologies.
• Public Dialogue: Involve the community in discussions
about the deployment and implications of computer vision to
address societal concerns and expectations.
 6.FUTURE TRENDS
6.1 The Rise of Generative AI

The recent popularity of Generative AI systems has seen organizations

everywhere rush to explore the technology’s transformative capabilities.
AI tools such as Open AI’s ChatGPT and Dall-E have improved
operations and tackled problems that would once have been impossible to
solve.

Generative AI has entered the mainstream. A host of startups, including

Hugging Face, Anthropic, Stability AI, Midjourney, and AI21 Labs will
join market leader OpenAI.

The field of computer vision will be among those exploring its potential.
Over the next 12 months, we can expect to see Generative AI further
enable synthetic data creation.

Generative AI can be used to create outputs across a variety of domains.

These can include large language models like text-to-image, text-to-
video, text-to-audio, and more.

The output data from generative models can be used to train computer
vision models, such as those for object detection or facial recognition.
Not only will this minimize the risk of privacy violations, but make the
model training process significantly less expensive and time-consuming.
This is because it labels training data faster and more efficiently than
humans.

6.2 Computer Vision in Healthcare

The impact of AI in healthcare will go far beyond improving the speed

and efficiency of health assessments.

Doctors and researchers have been using computer vision algorithms to

differentiate between healthy and cancerous tissue. This speeds up the
analysis of medical imaging and scans. In turn, doctors can quickly
identify and diagnose serious diseases and ensure accurate and timely
record-keeping. This paper, for example, proposes an application of AI
and computer vision to enable medical practitioners to promptly and
effectively diagnose breast cancer.

Computer vision will also play a variety of roles in operating theatres,

such as monitoring surgical procedures. This can track the location of
instruments and ensure the correct performance of surgeries. In turn, this
minimizes the risk of surgical instruments left

inside the patient. And, increasingly, healthcare professionals will use

augmented reality to guide – and even perform – remote surgery.

Fig 6.2

6.3 Edge Computing and Lightweight Architecture

Processing visual data directly on edge devices such as smartphones,

drones, and IoT sensors, where that data is captured, reduces latency. This
enables real time visual data processing, essential for use cases across
industries.Looking ahead, it’s likely that the growing adoption of edge
computing architecture will lead to the development of small, efficient
computer vision applications. These small applications can run on low-
power devices, a boon to manufacturing and security operations.

However, these smaller, more efficient computer vision applications will

require lightweight AI models. These can be deployed on low-power
devices with limited processing power and memory.

R-CNN (Region-based Convolutional Neural Networks) is one of the

most commonly used machine learning models. However, while R-CNN
is highly accurate for object detection, it requires heavy – and expensive
– computational resources.

In contrast, lightweight AI architectures like YOLO (You Only Look

Once), require less powerful resources. These lightweight models are the
more suitable option for edge devices.

Similarly, the high accuracy and real-time performance of the SSD

(Single Shot Detector) object detection algorithm have made it a popular
choice for a wide range of applications. These applications include AI in
autonomous vehicles and surveillance systems, among others.

6.4 Enabling Autonomous Vehicles

Self-driving cars are high on the list of key use cases for computer vision
technology. Currently, the technology used to navigate and operate
autonomous vehicles relies on processing input from various sources,
ranging from cameras and GPS to RADAR and LiDAR.

But as they become more prevalent, it’s only a matter of time before the
computers in these vehicles can drive almost entirely by sight, the same
way a human driver does. To this end, we can expect the incorporation of
increasingly sophisticated computer vision technology into the design
and production line process, as self-driving vehicles edge ever closer to
becoming an everyday reality on our roads.

fig6.4
5. Advances in 3D Computer Vision

The recent development of sophisticated algorithms has opened

more opportunities for the application of 3D computer vision.
This includes using multiple cameras to capture various angles
of objects or light sensors to measure

the time for light to reflect off an object. At present,

autonomous cars utilize both of these methods in their safety
systems.

Whether spatial or time-based, advances in 3D computer vision

will provide better-quality data on depth and distance. These
advances allow for the creation of accurate 3D models for
digital twins: precise replicas of an object, building, or person
for use in simulations.The depth of

information provided by 3D computer vision will also improve

accuracy. This can be done by leveraging depth data to
distinguish between objects in a cluttered environment, as in
the diagram below. Thereby, ensuring greater precision and
reliability.

fig6.5
 7 CONCLUSION

Computer vision is a captivating branch of AI that endows

machines with the remarkable ability to interpret and understand
visual data. It bridges the gap between human perception and
machine intelligence, opening up a world of possibilities across
numerous industries. From healthcare and autonomous vehicles
to manufacturing and entertainment, the applications of
computer vision are diverse and transformative. As technology
continues to evolve, we can expect computer vision to play an
increasingly pivotal role in shaping the future of AI-driven
innovations.
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