Emily Clarke

Why Computer Vision is Beneficial to the Government

Computer vision has been in the news a lot in recent years due to advancements made in self-driving cars and similar technologies. In a nutshell, computer vision is the technology that allows devices to detect objects and make sense of them. While computer vision and machine learning have a lot to offer private enterprises, computer vision in government can enhance the lives of citizens and make the world a safer place.

Below are just a few of the ways computer vision can be used in government:

Safer Driving Technology

In the United States, several government agencies oversee vehicle safety regulations. Computer vision can be used in automobiles to navigate challenging situations, but it can also be used to improve safety through collision avoidance and automatic braking.

Government agencies tasked with issuing safety regulations for auto manufacturers can use computer vision to test the efficacy of new safety innovations to ensure that vehicle manufacturers are making the safest automobiles possible.

Improved Military Technology

Computer vision in government can also be used to improve military readiness. The United States military is one of the most powerful in the world, and part of the reason for this is due to government spending on military technology innovations and research.

On the battlefield, computer vision can be used to more accurately identify targets while minimizing collateral damage during a military action. Additionally, computer vision can be used to enhance the view of battlefield situations to detect when an enemy combatant may be using subterfuge to avoid detection.

Safer Streets and Public Areas

On the state level, local governments responsible for keeping public areas safe can also use computer vision to monitor areas for criminal activity. Computer vision that is tasked with facial recognition may be able to spot wanted criminals in public areas much more efficiently than law enforcement personnel. Also, if suspicious activity is taking place on a public street, computer vision may detect the threat and summon law enforcement to investigate.

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Emily Clarke writes about tech for automated annotation, AI labeling, data evaluation and more. You can find her thoughts at AI solutions blog.