Computer vision and image synthesis

Using novel approaches in deep learning and computer vision, we help organizations gain valuable insights from images and solve complex, real-world problems.

Our team has a broad range of expertise in computer vision, spanning both image and video analysis. Whether you’re looking to detect moving objects, analyze images on a smartphone, or develop a new augmented reality application, we can help you explore the possibilities.

Systems engineered for accuracy and efficiency

Our scientists optimize the interplay between image, hardware, software, and human to build highly robust systems that perform complex visual tasks.

  • A unique combination of hardware and software expertise:
    • Building deep visual learning algorithms with domain knowledge and models
    • Understanding and optimizing computer vision systems end-to-end for the best performance
    • Balancing and optimizing edge- versus cloud-based visual computing
    • Drawing on our specialty in optics, sensors, and cameras—including our unique, low-cost and compact hyperspectral camera
    • Working with a wide range of data inputs from diverse sources—including RGB, spectral, depth, and geolocation
  • Bringing humans into the loop:
    • We understand how humans and machines augment each other in solving complex visual tasks
    • Our applications provide interactive feedback during image capture to ensure only quality images are used for analysis
    • We use augmented reality to interactively annotate objects for training computer vision systems
    • Our solutions automate routine tasks, freeing up humans to focus on more creative endeavors

Get better results without the investment of big data

Deep learning boosts our capabilities in computer vision—allowing for object detection, image classification, and more. However, traditional deep learning requires large quantities of annotated data, which can be difficult, time-consuming, and costly for organizations looking to explore new applications.

Using novel techniques, we expand the benefits of deep learning to applications with limited datasets and reduce the time and cost attached to innovation.

Innovation with commercial impact

We take the work inside of a lab and translate it into practical business solutions. Leveraging our expertise in computer vision, user experience design, and strategic business models, we focus on creating the most value for our partners and their customers.

Applications

The applications for computer vision are far-reaching.  Here are just a few examples of our work:

  • Health & beauty
    Detect and analyze facial skin conditions from smartphone images. Provide product recommendations to help consumers make informed choices
    Learn about our work with Olay
  • Transportation
    Reduce maintenance costs and prevent unplanned downtime through asset monitoring and fault detection
    Learn about our work with East Japan Railway Company
  • Workplace of the future
    Provide augmented reality assistance for complex enterprise tasks, such as machine repair and maintenance
  • Medical diagnostics
    Accurately detect subtle patterns and anomalies in MRIs, CAT scans, and X-rays
    Learn about our work with Penn State
  • Retail
    Use video analytics to gain insights into store traffic and shopping patterns, and enhance the shopping experience
  • Insurance
    Use images captured by drones and other aerial platforms to assess property conditions and damage
  • Personalized marketing
    Improve customer engagement and retention through personalized image and video content creation
  • Additive manufacturing
    Apply image and video analysis to perform real-time monitoring of the 3D printing process

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