# 69. Feet Pics Saving The Planet & Fly Eye Inspired AI

- Show: [The Next Byte Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast)
- Published: 2022-05-10
- Length: 31m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-05-10-69-feet-pics-saving-the-planet-fly-eye-inspired-ai
- Listen: https://the-next-byte-wevolver.simplecast.com/episodes/69-feet-pics-saving-the-planet-fly-eye-inspired-ai-17lAK9_j

## Summary

Hosts Daniel Scott Mitchell and Farbod Moghaddam discuss two computer vision applications: Snapfeet's technology for reducing footwear returns and a bio-inspired drone detection system. They detail how Snapfeet uses photogrammetry and machine learning to create 3D foot models for better fit, partnering with brands like Hugo Boss. They then explain how researchers from the University of South Australia and Flinders University use hoverfly-inspired algorithms to detect drones by converting audio data into visual heat maps.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-05-10-69-feet-pics-saving-the-planet-fly-eye-inspired-ai#t=0) Introduction and Sneaker Obsession
- [1:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-05-10-69-feet-pics-saving-the-planet-fly-eye-inspired-ai#t=66) Snapfeet and the Problem of E-commerce Returns
- [7:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-05-10-69-feet-pics-saving-the-planet-fly-eye-inspired-ai#t=423) Snapfeet's Evolution from Photogrammetry to On-Device AI
- [14:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-05-10-69-feet-pics-saving-the-planet-fly-eye-inspired-ai#t=859) Bio-Inspired Drone Detection with Hoverfly Vision
- [22:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-05-10-69-feet-pics-saving-the-planet-fly-eye-inspired-ai#t=1345) Audio-to-Vision Conversion and Detection Accuracy

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Snapfeet (company)
- University of Cambridge (company)
- Hugo Boss (company)
- University of South Australia (company)
- Flinders University (company)
- Carnegie Mellon (company)
- Wevolver (company)

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