computer vision

noun

, Digital Technology.

1. a robot analogue of human vision in which information about the environment is received by one or more video cameras and processed by computer: used in navigation by robots, in the control of automated production lines, etc.
2. a similar system for the blind that converts optical information into audio or tactile signals.

Word History and Origins

Origin of computer vision¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

"AI has more or less acquired the sense of sight, through advances in computer vision and object recognition," says Stevens physics professor Yong Meng Sua.

From Science Daily

Their executives often cite pedestrian automatic emergency braking, systems that use computer vision, lidar, or radar to identify a person ahead and halt the vehicle, preventing a crash.

From Slate

She paused before passing judgment on computer vision, the centerpiece of Tesla’s automatic braking systems: “It never does a good job.”

From Slate

All of the companies facing lawsuits used ALPRs, which harness A.I. computer vision technology to scan and track plates—the same technology is employed by face- and image-recognition softwares.

From Slate

It's important to ensure that a robot chef doesn't accidentally cut, burn or crush someone because of a computer vision failure or other error.

From Salon