The money will be used to accelerate the mass-production of the firm’s Speck smart vision sensor, with an integrated neuromorphic AI processor
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Brain activity captured in exceptional resolution
Researchers have developed a new technology for imaging neuron activity within the brain at high resolution, scale, and speed
High-resolution hyperspectral imaging technology patented
The new system relies dual-comb spectroscopy and has been tested for the analysis of gases, foods and materials
Hyperspectral imaging hunts for defects in chicken breasts
Scientists are developing technology for detecting "woody breast" defects on high-speed conveyor belts
Raspberry Pi launches $50 global shutter camera
The new camera is built around Sony’s 1.6-megapixel IMX296 sensor, enabling it to capture rapid motion without introducing rolling shutter artefacts
Ford establishes Latitude AI to develop autonomous driving technology
The new firm, Latitude AI, seeks to develop a hands-free, eyes-off-the-road driving system for passenger vechicles
Vision firm developing hyperspectral SWIR tech for unmanned defence systems
Princeton Infrared Technologies will investigate the potential of SWIR-based hyperspectral imaging to fill gaps in the capabilities of the US Department of the Air Force
Space startup reveals first hyperspectral images from satellites
The satellites will be used to examine features such as soil types, mountain ranges, bare lands, reservoirs, agricultural farms, delta regions and urban settlements
CMOS camera used to study deformation of automotive sheet metal
The work could not only help ensure future passenger safety, but also aid ongoing efforts to reduce vehicle weight and increase fuel efficiency
Qualcomm and Prophesee to deliver neuromorphic smartphone imaging
Prophesee's event-based Metavision sensors are being optimised for use with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon mobile platforms
Panasonic develops low-light hyperspectral imaging sensor with "world's highest" sensitivity
The sensor can capture 30fps video under indoor levels of illumination
Highly sensitive photodiode demonstrates 200% quantum efficiency
The technology shows promise for use in flexible devices across applications in medicine, optical communications, machine vision, and surveillance
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Advances in sensors that capture images like real eyes, plus in the software and hardware to process them, are bringing a paradigm shift in imaging, finds Andrei Mihai
A new automated approach is helping engineers in vision technology and forensics to identify rare traces, which can be essential in solving a crime
Integrating AI and augmented reality into imaging and machine vision for automated inspection tasks paves the way for faster, more efficient manufacturing, finds Abigail Williams
Camera and AI-equipped agricultural robots that can till, weed, pollinate and harvest are revolutionising farming, discovers Benjamin Skuse
Optical accelerators are enabling a new generation of powerful hyperspectral cameras, writes Professor Andrea Fratalocchi, of KAUST and Pixeltra
Imec’s Wouter Charle on how compact hyperspectral imaging cameras have huge potential once integrated into stringent clinical workflows