On April 24th, we had the privilege of visiting the Computer Vision Center (CVC) at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). The CVC is a prestigious research center founded in 1995 by the Government of Catalonia and the UAB, located on the Bellaterra campus.
The visit began with a detailed presentation about the mission and activities of the CVC. This center specializes in research and development of advanced computer vision technologies, with applications ranging from medicine to autonomous driving and generative art.
During the visit, several practical applications and innovative projects were highlighted:
- Virtual Bronchoscopy: AmicsUAB members witnessed a demonstration of virtual bronchoscopy, a computer vision application that allows virtual exploration of the interior of the bronchi and lungs, facilitating medical diagnoses.
- 'Carla', the autonomous driving simulator: 'Carla', a driving simulator used to train and test autonomous vehicle algorithms in realistic virtual environments, was presented.
- Autonomous driving test car: Attendees were able to see a 'test car' equipped with autonomous driving technology.
- Facial recognition and generative art: A machine capable of recognizing facial expressions and generating artworks associated with these expressions using artificial intelligence, demonstrating the intersection of art and technology.
- Historical census network: A historical census network was presented, highlighting the application of computer vision in the preservation and analysis of documents and cultural heritage.
- Age recognition through facial analysis: Finally, a machine that uses facial analysis to estimate a person’s age based on facial features was demonstrated.
The experience was enriching and revealing for the members of AmicsUAB, who were able to witness firsthand the impact and potential of computer vision in various fields of research and technological innovation. The Computer Vision Center continues to be a reference in the development of advanced solutions based on artificial vision, contributing to scientific and technological progress both locally and internationally.
