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#startups

Fermata uses computer vision to detect diseases and pests in plants | TechCrunch

Valeria Kogan transitioned from bioinformatics to agriculture, creating Fermata, an AI-based solution for monitoring greenhouse plant health.

Exclusive: Roboflow, vision AI startup, raises $40 million Series B

Roboflow enables various professions to leverage visual AI tools, transforming data perception across multiple industries.

After selling his last AI startup to Meta, Beyond Presence's founder nabs $3.1M to build realistic avatars | TechCrunch

Beyond Presence aims to develop hyper-realistic avatars for AI-driven interactions, focusing on sectors like customer service and recruitment.

Fermata uses computer vision to detect diseases and pests in plants | TechCrunch

Valeria Kogan transitioned from bioinformatics to agriculture, creating Fermata, an AI-based solution for monitoring greenhouse plant health.

Exclusive: Roboflow, vision AI startup, raises $40 million Series B

Roboflow enables various professions to leverage visual AI tools, transforming data perception across multiple industries.

After selling his last AI startup to Meta, Beyond Presence's founder nabs $3.1M to build realistic avatars | TechCrunch

Beyond Presence aims to develop hyper-realistic avatars for AI-driven interactions, focusing on sectors like customer service and recruitment.
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#3d-generation

Wonder3D: Textured Mesh Extraction Explained | HackerNoon

The article discusses a novel method for extracting 3D geometries from 2D images using a geometric-aware optimization scheme to handle inaccuracies in generated data.

Wonder3D: What Is Cross-Domain Diffusion? | HackerNoon

The model integrates a domain switcher to enhance pre-trained 2D diffusion models for effective operation across multiple domains.

The Baseline Methods of Wonder3D and What They Mean | HackerNoon

The paper discusses advancements in multi-view generation techniques using diffusion models for 3D reconstruction.

Wonder3D: Evaluating The Quality of The Reconstructed Geometry of Different Methods | HackerNoon

The proposed method surpasses existing models in the quality of 3D reconstruction, particularly in terms of geometry and texture.

Implementation Details of Wonder3D That You Should Know About | HackerNoon

The proposed method demonstrates robust generalization capabilities even with fine-tuning on a small-scale 3D object dataset.

The Conclusion to Wonder3D: Future Works and References | HackerNoon

Wonder3D efficiently generates high-fidelity textured meshes from single-view images, showcasing robust generalization and promising experimental results.

Wonder3D: Textured Mesh Extraction Explained | HackerNoon

The article discusses a novel method for extracting 3D geometries from 2D images using a geometric-aware optimization scheme to handle inaccuracies in generated data.

Wonder3D: What Is Cross-Domain Diffusion? | HackerNoon

The model integrates a domain switcher to enhance pre-trained 2D diffusion models for effective operation across multiple domains.

The Baseline Methods of Wonder3D and What They Mean | HackerNoon

The paper discusses advancements in multi-view generation techniques using diffusion models for 3D reconstruction.

Wonder3D: Evaluating The Quality of The Reconstructed Geometry of Different Methods | HackerNoon

The proposed method surpasses existing models in the quality of 3D reconstruction, particularly in terms of geometry and texture.

Implementation Details of Wonder3D That You Should Know About | HackerNoon

The proposed method demonstrates robust generalization capabilities even with fine-tuning on a small-scale 3D object dataset.

The Conclusion to Wonder3D: Future Works and References | HackerNoon

Wonder3D efficiently generates high-fidelity textured meshes from single-view images, showcasing robust generalization and promising experimental results.
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#machine-learning

Understanding Types of AI: A Simple Guide for Beginners (2024) - Shopify

There are different types of artificial intelligence, from basic AI like chatbots to advanced AI for market analysis.

The role of machine learning and computer vision in Imageomics

Imageomics combines images with computer analysis for biological research
Machine learning and computer vision can enhance scientific discovery in imageomics

How can generative AI help my business?

AI's reach varies by sector, impacting productivity and operational processes differently.

Breaking barriers: Study uses AI to interpret American Sign Language in real-time

Sign language is a complex communication method for the deaf and hard-of-hearing that requires sophisticated recognition systems for accessibility.

ZeroShape: Related Work to Get You Caught Up | HackerNoon

Estimating 3D shapes from a single image necessitates understanding occlusions and has seen advancements through regression and generative methods.

ZeroShape: Here's How We Did Our Data Curation | HackerNoon

The dataset consists of over 90K 3D object meshes and generates approximately 1.1M synthetic images for advanced training purposes.

Understanding Types of AI: A Simple Guide for Beginners (2024) - Shopify

There are different types of artificial intelligence, from basic AI like chatbots to advanced AI for market analysis.

The role of machine learning and computer vision in Imageomics

Imageomics combines images with computer analysis for biological research
Machine learning and computer vision can enhance scientific discovery in imageomics

How can generative AI help my business?

AI's reach varies by sector, impacting productivity and operational processes differently.

Breaking barriers: Study uses AI to interpret American Sign Language in real-time

Sign language is a complex communication method for the deaf and hard-of-hearing that requires sophisticated recognition systems for accessibility.

ZeroShape: Related Work to Get You Caught Up | HackerNoon

Estimating 3D shapes from a single image necessitates understanding occlusions and has seen advancements through regression and generative methods.

ZeroShape: Here's How We Did Our Data Curation | HackerNoon

The dataset consists of over 90K 3D object meshes and generates approximately 1.1M synthetic images for advanced training purposes.
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#zero-shot-learning

ZeroShape: The Training Dataset That We Used | HackerNoon

The article describes evaluation methodologies using real-world datasets for testing zero-shot generalization in AI models.

Introducing ZeroShape: A Strong Regression-Based Zero-Shot 3D Shape Reconstruction Method | HackerNoon

ZeroShape offers high performance and efficiency in single-image zero-shot 3D shape reconstruction, outperforming generative models and traditional methods.

ZeroShape: The Training Dataset That We Used | HackerNoon

The article describes evaluation methodologies using real-world datasets for testing zero-shot generalization in AI models.

Introducing ZeroShape: A Strong Regression-Based Zero-Shot 3D Shape Reconstruction Method | HackerNoon

ZeroShape offers high performance and efficiency in single-image zero-shot 3D shape reconstruction, outperforming generative models and traditional methods.
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#digital-imaging

Beeble Researchers Develop AI That Can Make Any Photo Look Perfectly Lit-Even in the Darkest Room | HackerNoon

The study introduces a novel method to enhance light and shadow application in digital human portraits through advanced loss techniques.

Researchers Build Massive AI Training Dataset to Perfect Lighting on Faces | HackerNoon

The article discusses an innovative lighting and shadow application method for human portraits using extensive data collection.

Beeble Researchers Develop AI That Can Make Any Photo Look Perfectly Lit-Even in the Darkest Room | HackerNoon

The study introduces a novel method to enhance light and shadow application in digital human portraits through advanced loss techniques.

Researchers Build Massive AI Training Dataset to Perfect Lighting on Faces | HackerNoon

The article discusses an innovative lighting and shadow application method for human portraits using extensive data collection.
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#artificial-intelligence

New AI Can Talk About Your Artwork Like a Professional Critic | HackerNoon

GLaMM innovates AI image description by providing intrinsically grounded language responses to visual inputs.

Invisible touch: AI can feel and measure surfaces

AI is making progress in mimicking human sensory perceptions, notably in developing touch through innovative methods combining quantum technology and AI.

This New AI Can See, Talk, and Even Edit Images in a Single Conversation | HackerNoon

GLaMM's advancements in image description and object segmentation significantly improve AI's interaction with visual data.

Text-to-Image Diffusion Models and Personalized Animation Techniques | HackerNoon

Text-to-image diffusion models enhance image generation by utilizing innovative techniques and architectures.
The inclusion of language models leads to higher quality and better alignment of generated images.

Surrey: AI to help turn dog pics into 3D models

AI system trained to predict 3D pose of dogs from 2D images using Grand Theft Auto
Research created a database of virtual dogs from Grand Theft Auto to fine-tune AI predictions from real dog photos

6-month-old baby named Sam teaches AI how humanity develops

Artificial intelligence can help in understanding how humans develop.
Researchers trained a model using first-person video footage from a child's perspective.

New AI Can Talk About Your Artwork Like a Professional Critic | HackerNoon

GLaMM innovates AI image description by providing intrinsically grounded language responses to visual inputs.

Invisible touch: AI can feel and measure surfaces

AI is making progress in mimicking human sensory perceptions, notably in developing touch through innovative methods combining quantum technology and AI.

This New AI Can See, Talk, and Even Edit Images in a Single Conversation | HackerNoon

GLaMM's advancements in image description and object segmentation significantly improve AI's interaction with visual data.

Text-to-Image Diffusion Models and Personalized Animation Techniques | HackerNoon

Text-to-image diffusion models enhance image generation by utilizing innovative techniques and architectures.
The inclusion of language models leads to higher quality and better alignment of generated images.

Surrey: AI to help turn dog pics into 3D models

AI system trained to predict 3D pose of dogs from 2D images using Grand Theft Auto
Research created a database of virtual dogs from Grand Theft Auto to fine-tune AI predictions from real dog photos

6-month-old baby named Sam teaches AI how humanity develops

Artificial intelligence can help in understanding how humans develop.
Researchers trained a model using first-person video footage from a child's perspective.
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#image-generation

How HyperHuman Pushes the Boundaries of Realistic Human Image Generation | HackerNoon

The HyperHuman framework generates high-quality human images by integrating denoising with spatial geometry, but has limitations in detail generation.

How Pose, Depth, and Surface-Normal Impact HyperHuman's Image Quality | HackerNoon

The article presents a novel approach using a Latent Structural Diffusion Model to enhance image generation through structural guidance and refinement.

How HyperHuman Pushes the Boundaries of Realistic Human Image Generation | HackerNoon

The HyperHuman framework generates high-quality human images by integrating denoising with spatial geometry, but has limitations in detail generation.

How Pose, Depth, and Surface-Normal Impact HyperHuman's Image Quality | HackerNoon

The article presents a novel approach using a Latent Structural Diffusion Model to enhance image generation through structural guidance and refinement.
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#open-vocabulary-segmentation

Open-Vocabulary Segmentation with Unpaired Mask-Text Supervision | HackerNoon

Uni-OVSeg offers a new method for open-vocabulary segmentation using independent data, improving scalability and performance.

The Future of Segmentation: Low-Cost Annotation Meets High Performance | HackerNoon

The paper presents a framework for advanced open-vocabulary segmentation in computer vision.

Open-Vocabulary Segmentation with Unpaired Mask-Text Supervision | HackerNoon

Uni-OVSeg offers a new method for open-vocabulary segmentation using independent data, improving scalability and performance.

The Future of Segmentation: Low-Cost Annotation Meets High Performance | HackerNoon

The paper presents a framework for advanced open-vocabulary segmentation in computer vision.
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#natural-language-processing

China tops the U.S. on AI research in over half of the hottest fields: report

CSET's research found global AI research doubled from 2017-2022, with computer vision, natural language processing, and robotics leading the way.

The Impact of Mask-Text Alignment and Multi-Scale Ensemble on Uni-OVSeg's Segmentation Accuracy | HackerNoon

Uni-OVSeg significantly improves object and text alignment in images, enhancing performance metrics in segmentation tasks.

China tops the U.S. on AI research in over half of the hottest fields: report

CSET's research found global AI research doubled from 2017-2022, with computer vision, natural language processing, and robotics leading the way.

The Impact of Mask-Text Alignment and Multi-Scale Ensemble on Uni-OVSeg's Segmentation Accuracy | HackerNoon

Uni-OVSeg significantly improves object and text alignment in images, enhancing performance metrics in segmentation tasks.
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Datasets and Evaluation Methods for Open-Vocabulary Segmentation Tasks | HackerNoon

The Uni-OVSeg framework significantly enhances open-vocabulary segmentation through innovative techniques and extensive datasets.
#innovation

The Most Capable Open Source AI Model Yet Could Supercharge AI Agents

Molmo, an open source multimodal AI model, enhances accessibility for developers to create advanced AI agents that can perform useful tasks on computers.

Norwegian startup Muybridge emerges from stealth to 'reinvent' the camera

Mybridge aims to transform photography through real-time computer vision technology that eliminates the limitations of traditional cameras.

The Most Capable Open Source AI Model Yet Could Supercharge AI Agents

Molmo, an open source multimodal AI model, enhances accessibility for developers to create advanced AI agents that can perform useful tasks on computers.

Norwegian startup Muybridge emerges from stealth to 'reinvent' the camera

Mybridge aims to transform photography through real-time computer vision technology that eliminates the limitations of traditional cameras.
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#user-experience

You Can Now Search Google Via Video Thanks to New Lens Feature

Google Lens now supports video search, allowing users to ask questions about objects in real-time, leveraging AI capabilities to provide instant information.

Rabbit R1 review: A $199 AI toy that fails at almost everything

Standalone AI gadgets like Rabbit R1 are viewed as hyped devices without real user benefits.

You Can Now Search Google Via Video Thanks to New Lens Feature

Google Lens now supports video search, allowing users to ask questions about objects in real-time, leveraging AI capabilities to provide instant information.

Rabbit R1 review: A $199 AI toy that fails at almost everything

Standalone AI gadgets like Rabbit R1 are viewed as hyped devices without real user benefits.
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Apparate: Early-Exit Models for ML Latency and Throughput Optimization - Evaluation and Methodology | HackerNoon

Apparate improves latency in NLP and CV workloads while maintaining accuracy, offering advantages over traditional early-exit models.

Using AWS Rekognition to Power Object Detection for Recommendations and Content Moderation | HackerNoon

Content analysis is vital for enhancing user experience and ensuring app store compliance.
Automated tools are essential for effective moderation of user-generated content as app usage scales.
Personalized content recommendations improve engagement based on user interaction with media.
#image-processing

What is Image Processing? Everything you need to Know!

Deep learning has significantly impacted technology, especially in computer vision and image processing.

Efficient Detection of Defects in Magnetic Labyrinthine Patterns: Related Works | HackerNoon

The importance of junctions and terminals detection in multiple scientific contexts highlights its application in computer vision and shape recognition.

What is Image Processing? Everything you need to Know!

Deep learning has significantly impacted technology, especially in computer vision and image processing.

Efficient Detection of Defects in Magnetic Labyrinthine Patterns: Related Works | HackerNoon

The importance of junctions and terminals detection in multiple scientific contexts highlights its application in computer vision and shape recognition.
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EV charging sucks - can smart cameras make it better?

Revel is simplifying EV charging by using computer vision technology to streamline the payment and identification process.

Shopsense AI lets music fans buy dupes inspired by red-carpet looks at the VMAs | TechCrunch

Shopsense AI at the VMAs innovatively linked fashion with viewer engagement, enabling instant shopping of outfits seen on screen.

Mobileye cuts LiDAR division, 100 jobs

Mobileye is discontinuing its LiDAR research, shifting focus to computer vision and imaging radar development, reflecting evolving priorities in autonomous vehicle technology.

A Data-centric Approach to Class-specific Bias in Image Data Augmentation: Appendices A-L | HackerNoon

Data augmentation can improve model performance but may cause bias, leading to varied class accuracy.

Introduction to CNN

CNNs employ convolution instead of matrix multiplication to effectively process image data for classification.

Someone Made a DIY Version of Google's Most Exciting AI - and You Can Use It Right Now

Google's Gemini generative AI was used to create DIY-Astra, a chatbot with vision capabilities providing a sneak peek into the potential of improved AI chatbots.
#ai

New AI tool can forge a user's handwriting instantly - and convincingly, researchers say

Computer scientists in the Middle East have created an AI program that can mimic human handwriting at an indistinguishable level.
The breakthrough was made by using a computer neural network known as 'vision transformers' to analyze handwritten text and capture a person's writing style.

Opportunities for AI in Accessibility

AI can be used in both inclusive and exclusive ways, depending on how it is implemented.
Computer-vision models have limitations in generating accurate alternative text for images.

AI Lexicon I DW 05/17/2024

Image recognition categorizes digital images or videos into specific items such as people, objects, or places, distinct from computer vision extracting information from visual data.

Basics of Image Recognition

Image recognition is a key component of computer vision, which focuses on enabling computers to identify and comprehend visual inputs.
Image recognition encompasses tasks such as image classification, object detection, optical character recognition, and image segmentation.

New AI tool can forge a user's handwriting instantly - and convincingly, researchers say

Computer scientists in the Middle East have created an AI program that can mimic human handwriting at an indistinguishable level.
The breakthrough was made by using a computer neural network known as 'vision transformers' to analyze handwritten text and capture a person's writing style.

Opportunities for AI in Accessibility

AI can be used in both inclusive and exclusive ways, depending on how it is implemented.
Computer-vision models have limitations in generating accurate alternative text for images.

AI Lexicon I DW 05/17/2024

Image recognition categorizes digital images or videos into specific items such as people, objects, or places, distinct from computer vision extracting information from visual data.

Basics of Image Recognition

Image recognition is a key component of computer vision, which focuses on enabling computers to identify and comprehend visual inputs.
Image recognition encompasses tasks such as image classification, object detection, optical character recognition, and image segmentation.
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Attack makes autonomous vehicle tech ignore road signs

Autonomous vehicles can be attacked by manipulating CMOS sensors to distort road signs, posing serious security risks.

Singapore improves the AI it uses to detect smokers

AI system Balefire in Singapore detects smokers in prohibited areas efficiently.
Challenges faced in detecting smokers include small size of cigarettes and potential false identifications.

Kayak's new AI features will let users double-check flights with a screenshot

Kayak launched new AI features for travel advice and price comparisons.
The AI feature PriceCheck allows users to find better prices by uploading flight screenshots.

Innovations in depth from focus/defocus pave the way to more capable computer vision systems

Researchers have developed a new method for depth estimation in computer vision applications.
The method combines model-based depth estimation with a learning framework to overcome limitations of previous techniques.

Images altered to trick machine vision can influence humans too

Even subtle changes to digital images can affect human perception
Adversarial images can mislead both AI systems and humans

Text-to-3D model startup Luma raises $43M in latest round

Luma, a generative AI startup, has raised $43 million in a series-B funding round
Luma's AI software can generate 3D models from text descriptions, photos, and videos
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