What can AI offer your business?

Over the past year, we’ve conducted extensive research into artificial intelligence. How can we apply AI in a valuable way for our embedded systems and work processes? We don't see AI as a mandatory trend but as an opportunity for specific applications to achieve a more efficient and better solution. Below, we share our current findings and what they can offer your company.

When is the use of AI interesting?

In many industries, companies encounter challenges where human interpretation of data is time-consuming or even unfeasible. In such situations, we see an opportunity to leverage AI, especially when traditional software logic falls short. Traditional software functions in a deterministic way, where each step from input to output must be explicitly described. With AI, it’s different: the system learns independently from large amounts of data, allowing it to handle more complex, less predictable patterns effectively.

AI for image recognition

One of the most common applications of AI is recognizing patterns in visual data, such as camera images. Traditionally, it's almost impossible to analyze millions of pixels in an image quickly with classical software, but with AI models, a system can independently detect or classify objects. For example, we have enhanced the videostitcher – which includes a Jetson Nano module – with object detection. We accomplished this with an existing AI model, serving as an example of integrating AI into an (existing) product.

Custom AI integration

The strength of Core-Vision's approach lies in its ability to integrate AI deeper into embedded systems than simply running a standard AI model. For example, the outcome of object detection can be used as input for other parts of a system. Think of a check on whether a person crosses a specific boundary line. This opens endless possibilities that can be tailored to the specific needs of our clients.

Custom Models

In practice, an existing model is not always useful. We offer the option to create a custom model specifically trained for the client's application. A manufacturer wanting to monitor the presence of specific machines, tools, or components, for example, can receive a custom detection model that recognizes only these objects. In short, Core-Vision can use AI for client-specific solutions.

AI on Embedded Systems

AI applications often use expensive GPUs or servers. By integrating AI into an embedded system, we can reduce costs and power consumption. Since we at Core-Vision have extensive experience in developing embedded systems, we are accustomed to balancing performance and cost. With our expertise in both embedded systems and AI, we can create efficient solutions that make AI more accessible for very diverse applications.

We can convert AI models into a format that can run on microcontrollers. These microcontrollers can be integrated into small, possibly custom-made, embedded hardware. This is ideal for sensor-based applications in smart devices and industrial monitoring. The larger embedded processors even provide enough computing power for vision applications.

FPGAs can also be interesting for AI applications due to their flexibility, among other things. In addition to design work, we also offer training to teach how to implement an AI model on an FPGA with the Vitis AI software. Since we can implement AI on various platforms, we can, in many cases, make the best choice for a specific situation.

Looking ahead: Custom AI

We are currently working towards a position where we can act as an AI partner for companies needing specific embedded solutions. Through extensive testing and knowledge acquisition, we believe we will be able to provide strong, tailored advice. For us, AI is not an end goal but a tool to create better embedded products that adapt to customer needs and market demand.

Interested in finding out more about us?

Interested in the possibilities of embedded AI for your organization? We would love to discuss these opportunities with you. Contact us for an exploratory conversation. We look forward to hearing from you!

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