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vision

vision

85 5.5
The ability of a computer to see and understand images or video
  • noun
  • /ˈvɪʒən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : visión artificial
  • For many artificial intelligence applications, the capability of vision allows machines to understand their surroundings.
  • computer vision
  • machine vision
  • vision system

If we can't solve it with vision, we are not solving AI.

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Examples

  • For UAVs and autonomous robotics in general, vision remains one of the most prevalent sensing options.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The new software uses advanced vision algorithms to interpret images and improve performance.

  • So, and this is used quite a bit in machine vision, so.

  • While health IT is expected to support this vision, many of these benefits have yet to be realized.

    Academic text (2013)
  • The separate advances in vision, speech, and translation can be combined in exciting ways.

    Academic text (2017)
  • In recent years, a number of computer vision-based ETAs have been proposed.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Preliminary research supports the connection between vision problems and academic achievement (Ethan & Basch, 2008).

    Academic text (2012)
  • In computer science, vision systems can analyze video feeds to detect objects and movements.

Synonyms

CV
vsvision
  • Specialized
1 6.2

The part of computing that helps computers see and understand images and video

is the broader capability and field enabling systems to interpret visual input
visual perception
vsvision
  • Specialized
5.0

A computer or robot's ability to see and understand images from cameras

is the wider field and algorithms supporting that detection and interpretation

Antonyms

70 3.1

A condition in which a person cannot see because of injury, disease, or being born that way

Compounds

night vision
  • Specialized
16 3.8

A camera or device mode that shows images in low light

11 3.8

Ability to see in low light or darkness

Sight at the sides of what you are looking at

field of vision
  • Specialized
8 3.7

The whole area one eye can see without moving it

tunnel vision
  • Specialized
6 7.1

Loss of side vision so you can only see what is in front

double vision
  • Specialized
6 4.6

A problem where you see one object as two images

A clear creative idea that an artist uses to make art

3 5.1

A big plan for the future to make a large change

A straight path from your eyes along which you see

1 2.5

To see and tell different colors with your eyes

A perfect idea of the future that is unlikely to happen

binocular vision
  • Specialized
1 3.8

Seeing with both eyes helps you judge distance and see more around you

An ability to imagine new ideas that change things

central vision
  • Specialized
5.3

The sharp sight you use to see things in the center of your view

To see and tell different colors apart

5.0

A problem where a person cannot tell some colors apart, often red and green

daylight vision
  • Specialized
4.0

Sight in bright light when the eye sees colors and fine detail

distance vision
  • Specialized
4.2

Being able to see things clearly from far away

achromatic vision
  • Specialized
8.2

The ability to see only shades of grey without colour

foveal vision
  • Specialized
7.9

Central sharp vision that lets you see fine detail when you look directly at something

monochromatic vision
  • Specialized
9.0

A condition in which a person sees the world only in shades of gray

monocular vision
  • Specialized
6.3

To see with only one eye

monocular vision
  • Specialized
7.5

To use one camera to see a scene and judge how far things are

near vision
  • Specialized
3.2

The ability to see things clearly close to your eyes

photopic vision
  • Specialized
6.9

Vision in bright light when cells in the eye let you notice colors and fine detail

scotopic vision
  • Specialized
8.2

To see in very low light, for example at night

A way to make people smell scents while watching films or TV

stereoscopic vision
  • Specialized
6.0

The ability to judge how far things are because each eye sees a slightly different picture

To see well in low light, for example at dusk or in moonlight

vision defect
  • Specialized
4.7

A problem with your sight that makes things look unclear

vision defect
  • Specialized
6.8

A mistake in a computer system that looks at images and gives wrong results

How Advanced

vision
  • Specialized
85 5.5
object recognition
  • Specialized
1 4.4

Surface Forms

vision singular
visions plural

Etymology

Vision in computing keeps the old idea of 'seeing' from the root videre and applies it to machines that look at images or video. So computer vision is about teaching computers to 'see' and understand pictures like humans do.