Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Vehicles
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the automotive industry by storm to drive the development of level-4 and level-5 autonomous vehicles. Why do you think AI has become so popular now, though it has been around since the 1950s? Simply put, the reason behind this explosion of AI is the humongous amount of data that we have […]
The Cameras of Autonomous Vehicles (Part I)
As more and more companies throw their weight behind designing autonomous cars, patterns begin to form about what features move the industry forward, and which don’t. As we approach a self-driving future, the number of sensors in vehicles will increase tenfold, but which types of sensor will provide the most value? Vision Systems – Sensors […]
The Radar & Lidar of Autonomous Vehicles (Part II)
2. Artificial Eyes – Lidar Light Detection and Ranging or Lidar operates on the same principle as conventional microwave radar. Pulses of laser light are reflected off an object back to a detector and the time-of-flight is measured. The beam is very narrow and the scanning rate sufficiently fast, that accurate 3D representations of the […]
Security 50: Trending Technologies for 2019
With 2018 soon to be over, many are now looking at what security technologies will be trending in 2019. Security 50 companies that we spoke to cited some of these technologies, which are summarized as follows. 1. Cybersecurity Technology-wise, cybersecurity will continue to be a hot topic in 2019. In fact, cybersecurity has been ranked by the U.S.-based […]
Security Megatrends for 2019 Identified
Cybersecurity has been ranked No. 1 of the top 10 megatrends that are expected to shape the security industry in 2019, according to the Security Industry Association(SIA), which compiled the list. IoT and AI are also listed as the top trends to look for next year. According to SIA, the list is based on survey data generated in September and […]
Security 50: AI Can’t Be Ignored
If one was to identify the one major trend in security over the past 12 months, it would be advanced analytics engines that are often referred to as artificial intelligence or AI. This article examines how these analytics can help improve security, and why some players take issue with the term “AI.” Compared to the often overhyped […]
Industrial Robots Market in 2018 & 2019
The year 2018 was quite eventful for the entire robotics industry. From the shutdown of Rethink Robotics to exciting products from Boston Robotics and the launch of self-driving cars from Waymo, there were several ups and downs for the industry. Industrial robots, in particular, have seen increased adoption over the past year. In 2017 alone, 380,550 units were […]
What Video Technology Will Look Like in 2019 and Beyond
Over the span of a few decades, the video surveillance industry has seen core technology changes, from traditional analog and closed-circuit cameras (CCTV) to today’s digital and IP video technology harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI). The VMS industry is undoubtedly a burgeoning one, with an expected industry value of US$5.1 billion by 2019 in Asia-Pacific. As […]
What to Expect of Video and Analytics in 2019?
With 2018 almost over, people are watching what technologies will be trending in security next year. As far as video surveillance is concerned, video content analysis, facial recognition and edge computing are expected to stand out in 2019. Video Content Analysis Video content analysis has evolved from over-promised technologies of the past to major innovations that enhance security as well as business […]
How to Choose the Right Video Analytics Solution?
Increasingly, video analytics are seeing more and more adoption. However, whether to get an edge-based or server-based solution is still a question that perplexes a lot of users. Ultimately, choosing the right solution depends on the user’s own environment or case scenario. Video analytics are seeing increasing market demand as they can detect irregularities and issue an alert to the […]
