Domain-specific Large Vision Models (LVMs) represent a critical innovation in artificial intelligence, providing tailored solutions to meet the distinct needs of various industries. Utilizing deep learning to process and interpret extensive visual data, these models offer insights that can significantly enhance operations, decision-making, and unlock new possibilities. Focused on specific fields like healthcare or manufacturing, LVMs surpass general-purpose models by learning from large, specific datasets, detecting complex visual patterns that broader models may miss.

Autonomous lawn mowers are designed to reduce lawn maintenance labor costs and time. But an inefficient or improperly programmed or operated robotic lawn mower would defeat the whole purpose of “autonomy.” An unproductive and unsafe robot will turn a gardener into a programmer, taking away the focus on what matters: the grass.

A well-established leader in the foods and beverages industry was in search of an AI-powered industrial automation edge computing solution that could be relied upon for managing their wide range of foods and beverages products; with a growing customer base and increasing product demand, this company decided that streamlining the distribution process and optimizing operational efficiency were of the upmost importance if they were to meet market expectations.

AI-powered machine vision inspection is crucial for smart factories to ensure efficient production processes and maintain high product quality, as modern factories generate vast amounts of visual data from sensors and cameras deployed throughout the production floor. Transmitting this data to a centralized cloud for AI training and inferencing can strain network bandwidth, lead to delays, and raise concerns about data security.

In modern manufacturing, quality control is crucial for product excellence and cost reduction. Traditional methods encounter efficiency and adaptability challenges. Portable AI vision systems, fueled by edge AI computing and advanced computer vision, provide a streamlined and accurate solution, optimizing inspections in diverse industries.

Rail Obstacle Detection refers to the process of alerting railway operators about obstacles or obstructions present on the railway tracks. These obstacles can range from debris and fallen branches to unauthorized vehicles or individuals trespassing on the tracks.

We will be reviewing a machine vision system for light rail collision avoidance. This solution allows a light rail to avoid unexpected obstacles down the rail and reduce the chances of a collision. It uses an onboard industrial-grade edge AI appliance EAI-I130 provided by Lanner, capable of running MV models onboard. This appliance brings machine vision capabilities as close as possible to the light rail, allowing data captured by sensors to be processed right on-site.