Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Computer Vision
Definition
Computer vision is a field of artificial intelligence that trains computers to interpret and understand the visual world. Using digital images from cameras and videos and deep learning models, machines can accurately identify and classify objects — and then react to what they "see."
Why It Matters
Computer vision enables a vast range of applications, from self-driving cars that navigate roads to facial recognition for unlocking your phone, and medical imaging analysis to detect diseases.
Contextual Example
A self-driving car uses computer vision to detect pedestrians, traffic lights, and other vehicles, allowing it to make decisions about how to navigate safely.
Common Misunderstandings
- Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) are the most common type of model used for computer vision tasks.
- Tasks in computer vision include image classification, object detection, and semantic segmentation.