It’s amazing to see all the things that are possible with image processing and computer vision nowadays. Yet, many organizations are still in the dark about the boundless potential of these modern technologies. Some believe that diving into the realm of computer vision requires a massive investment. But fear not, as we are here to show you how you can get started with computer vision in just 4 simple and easy steps!

Computer vision capabilities & applications

Computer vision capabilities have increased tremendously in recent years. It was first used in factories to automate processes, such as measuring production quality in an automated way. Nowadays, computer vision is used in all kinds of fields. Not only in technically advanced industries such as Robotics and Manufacturing but also in other areas such as Security (24/7 automated monitoring), Retail (customer demographic insights), Healthcare (supporting medical assessments), Agriculture (crop capacity planning) and many more. You’d be surprised just how frequently it’s utilized in various industries, making tasks easier and more efficient than ever!

Computer vision in 4 steps!

At Mediaan, we have many years of experience with these AI vision systems and have successfully implemented dozens of computer vision projects. We have a proven methodology that consists of 4 simple steps in our continuous “Build > Run > Improve” cycle:

Step 1: Structure your visual data

Start by uploading your images, videos or streams. Then, annotate and label them to let the system know what exactly it’s looking at. This step helps the system learn from your input.

Step 2: Train your AI

Create a smart algorithm using the annotated data you provided. You have control over its performance and accuracy during training, ensuring it meets your specific needs. Our Data Scientists are here to handle the technical aspects, ensuring you get satisfying results.

At this stage, you’ll already have a Proof of Value (PoV). It demonstrates the possibilities and benefits of your use case within your organization. It’s important to note that this isn’t a “Proof of Concept” because we already know the concepts work. The focus here is on developing the business case for your specific business domain.

Step 3: Use your AI

Deploy and run your newly trained AI model in your daily business operations. From day one, you’ll begin reaping the benefits and seeing its impact on your workflows.

Step 4: Improve performance

Keep fine-tuning your AI model by incorporating more datasets from changing operational data and real-world scenarios. This ongoing process allows your AI model to continuously adapt and enhance its performance.

That’s it! With these straightforward steps, you’ll be on your way to harnessing the power of AI in no time. It’s all about structuring your data, training your AI, using it effectively and continually improving its performance. Think about some of the manual labor activities in your organization that use (product) images, videos or live streams. Or, think about the possibilities when adding cameras to some of the physical areas and processes in your business. Let’s unlock the potential together!

Quick to test

Did you know that most of our Proof of Values are delivered within a month? So, why not give it a try and get in touch with our experts at Mediaan? Then we will brainstorm and collaborate with you to improve your business using technology. In the meantime check out our real-life “Farmer Piet” case where we use Computer Vision to improve the well-being of pigs. Check out our other related Computer Vision blogs here: