# Machine Vision: Seeing is Believing

- Show: [EE Times Current](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current)
- Published: 2021-05-14
- Length: 37m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-05-14-machine-vision-seeing-is-believing
- Listen: https://www.eetimes.com/podcasts/eetoa-ep-135/

## Summary

Jeff Bier, president of BDTI and founder of the Edge AI and Vision Alliance, discusses the evolution of machine vision from constrained manufacturing environments to complex natural settings. He explains how the industry shifted from handcrafted algorithms to data-driven deep learning, enabling applications like mask detection and elder care monitoring. Bier also highlights the necessity of sensor fusion, such as combining vision with radar or LiDAR, to overcome environmental limitations like fog or darkness.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-05-14-machine-vision-seeing-is-believing#t=0) Introduction and Industry News
- [6:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-05-14-machine-vision-seeing-is-believing#t=399) History of Computer Vision and Handcrafted Algorithms
- [14:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-05-14-machine-vision-seeing-is-believing#t=878) The Shift to Deep Learning and Data-Driven Models
- [19:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-05-14-machine-vision-seeing-is-believing#t=1153) Bridging the Gap Between Engineers and Domain Experts
- [23:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-05-14-machine-vision-seeing-is-believing#t=1406) The Challenge of Data Acquisition and Annotation
- [25:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-05-14-machine-vision-seeing-is-believing#t=1517) Sensor Fusion: Vision, Radar, and LiDAR
- [29:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-05-14-machine-vision-seeing-is-believing#t=1744) Embedded Vision Summit and Market Outlook

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- BDTI (company)
- Edge AI and Vision Alliance (company)
- Kepler Vision (company)
- Embedded Vision Summit (other)
- EE Times (company)

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