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Didimo is a leading provider of automated solutions for generating high-quality 3D human avatars in real time. The company specializes in creating high-fidelity avatars from simple inputs, such as a 2D photo, in approximately 90 seconds. Its platform-as-a-service (PaaS) enables content creators, software developers, and app builders to easily integrate avatar generation into their applications. Didimo employs a patented pipeline that utilizes machine vision, topology generation, texturing, and rigging to produce real-time ready avatars, which include advanced facial animation and text-to-speech capabilities. This technology is designed to be engine-agnostic, allowing for efficient asset fitting and animation retargeting, which benefits technical art teams. By optimizing memory usage for large-scale rendering, Didimo helps game studios reduce character development costs, accelerate time to market, and enhance gameplay diversity.

ViNotion is a specialist in intelligent image interpretation in videos for the recognition of people or objects. This innovative video analysis technology can be applied for people counting in crowds or traffic counting. Custom-made solutions are also developed by ViNotion from software libraries, integratable to existing solutions, to complete systems incuding the hardware platform. ViNotion also can offer adequate customized systems adjusted to all specific needs because each situation is unique. For its Research & Developent program, Vinotion is working closely together with the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e).

ImpactVision, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in hyperspectral imaging cameras and software solutions for the food industry. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on enhancing food quality assessment through its innovative platform, which combines machine learning with advanced imaging technology. Its products are designed to be integrated into production lines, providing real-time analysis of food quality, including freshness and ripeness. Key software packages include FoDCam for detecting foreign objects, AvoCam for assessing avocado dry matter, and FishCam for fish quality evaluation. By leveraging non-invasive imaging and predictive learning, ImpactVision aims to improve food security and reduce waste, fostering transparency within the global food system.

Raylytic develops the only fully integrated platform for automated medical image analysis and clinical data extraction. They develop UNITY, the only fully integrated software platform that streamlines the setup and conduct of clinical data collection tasks, including CRFs, PROMs and AI-based medical image analysis. UNITY is utilized to operate private registries, to conduct clinical trials for regulatory approval, post-market surveillance and general medical data collection tasks, providing the basis for evidence based medicine and the backing of product claims with documented, traceable scientific substantiation. Their modular framework utilizes algorithms from industrial and medical image processing as well as sophisticated machine learning algorithms, allowing for the first time the highly automated data extraction and quantification of endpoints based on medical images. The most recent addition is their Clinical Data Module, which seamlessly integrates the electronic capture of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) into the clinical routine.

Imetrum is a world leader in the field of camera-based, non-contact precision measurement. Our video measurement systems are principally used in material testing, component analysis and structural monitoring, with objects from smaller than the size of a human hair, to the world’s longest suspension bridges. Our systems have many benefits which ultimately save the user time and money, while providing a measurement capability which we believe is far beyond any technology on the market today. Imetrum systems are widely used in both academia and industry. Recent customers include many Formula 1 motorsport teams, Rolls Royce, Airbus, Network Rail, Cambridge University & Renault. We also have established partners worldwide who are able to provide local support, and enjoy assisting with all types of measurement challenge.

VH Technology s.r.l. develops Computer Vision solutions for businesses, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of manufacturing processes and logistics. Computer Vision technologies enable machines to understand images and videos, as a human would do. This is particularly useful for automating some repetitive tasks which today are performed by humans, such as quality control in the assembly line. They use these and other technologies to develop industrial machines which are able to perform complex product/parts inspection tasks. VH Technology recently created an innovative system for managing articles stocked in warehouses without the need of barcode. They developed a machine capable of recognising the products entering or leaving the warehouse simply by scanning their label. The same way a human would do. This product, which is patent pending, is particularly useful when the use of barcode is not possible or too complex (e.g. cellar management).

SCANOVIS developed a spectroscopic laser scanner that makes invisible fingerprints visible.

Video Systems is a company that has consolidated its experience cooperating with some of the leading industrial sectors. They are specialised in the production of high-performance equipment for quality control and in the development of innovative solutions in vision systems. Their trademark has become synonymous of an efficient and high quality technology. Product reliability, flexibility and customer orientation are the characteristics that make us the ideal partner in the development of solutions for process control with high performance vision systems.

Radiobotics focuses on developing advanced machine learning algorithms that assist healthcare professionals in the analysis of medical images, particularly x-rays of bones and joints. By automating the reading of these images, the company's technology streamlines routine tasks and enhances access to radiology reports. This innovation aims to improve diagnostic quality, supporting doctors in making informed medical decisions more efficiently.

Waterscope is a not-for-profit impact-defined company based in Cambridge. Waterscope is a Cambridge University spin-out developing easy-to-use, rapid water testing microscopes capable of identifying bacterial presence in drinking water. Their bacterial imaging device can identify specific bacterial micro-colonies in less than 6 hours, four times faster than current gold-standard portable systems. Their system is automated, not requiring significant user training. Using image recognition software, bacterial colonies can be automatically identified and counted. Once data is collected the bacterial imaging device will automatically upload and disseminate results for mapping or intervention. THeir novel bacterial cartridge simplifies bacterial testing eliminating the need for a central lab and significant user training.

omni:us is a leading provider of intelligent insurance claim automation, specializing in end-to-end solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing insurance systems, including legacy applications. The company's Digital Claims Adjuster utilizes advanced handwritten text recognition technology and artificial intelligence to automate data-intensive workflows. By generating comprehensive claims profiles and offering integrated reference claims processes for various property and casualty lines of business, omni:us helps insurers significantly reduce processing costs. This automation not only enhances efficiency and speed of settlement but also improves customer satisfaction, making it a valuable partner in the insurance industry.

Segmentum Imaging is a brand new app allowing you to count samples more quickly than traditional methods have previously allowed, whilst releasing you from the confines of the lab. Do your work conveniently, increasing your output and decreasing your time spent on repetitive actions. The adoption of digital pathology has been increasing dramatically. It is being used for more convenient diagnosis, easier sharing of images between consultants, large-scale collection for research purposes and in the creation of online virtual archives, critical in teaching and multi-centre research. Whilst the tools for researchers to utilise digital images have become very advanced, they are often very expensive and are commonly based in individual laboratories. This can easily result in considerable bottlenecks in use and limitations of access often lead to these facilities being simultaneously very costly but under-utilised.

TomoWave commercializes and produces innovative imaging modalities with applications in clinical medicine and preclinical research. Our proprietary technology “listens to the sound of light” to produce highly resolved images from the depth of tissues. The main targeted medical needs of TomoWave platform technology include detection and diagnostics of cancer, image guided interventions and monitoring the effectiveness of anticancer therapy and diagnostics imaging of vascular and blood related conditions. A pipeline of innovative optoacoustic and laser ultrasonic imaging technologies based on inventions made by the company founder, Dr. Alexander Oraevsky, pioneer of biomedical optoacoustics and recipient of multiple grants and awards for development of molecular imaging systems and applications. TomoWave Laboratories has the capability to generate intellectual property and develop its IP from idea to validated clinical prototypes and brings these technologies to the market place through regulatory certification.

Pixpolar has developed a new revolutionary image sensor technology based on patented MIG (Modified Internal Gate) pixel architecture and delivering superior low light image quality when compared to any other image sensor technology. The manufacturing of MIG image sensors is compatible to existing CMOS processes enabling the readout and digital logic circuitry as well as the MIG pixel matrix to be incorporated into the same chip.

After years of research, ColorSensing arises as an innovative business developing a range of applications from digital image standardization to printed sensing technologies. These applications target such interesting sectors as Digital Health, Food Packaging Industry, Color Quality Control, Retail, etc.

Serket is a software company that specializes in recognition technology designed for the agricultural sector, specifically for pig farming. Its innovative software enables farmers to monitor and trace their pigs individually through any camera, significantly improving the efficiency of farm management. By utilizing this technology, Serket addresses critical animal health and food safety concerns while reducing reliance on traditional smart tagging methods, which can be prohibitively expensive for many farmers. The system allows for easy documentation through pictures and videos, thereby minimizing human error and enhancing operational control.

HPA - High Performance Analytics is an accredited spin-off of the University of Verona and the Artificial Intelligence Competence Center (AICC) of Terranova. Since 2017 HPA has designed and developed custom Artificial Intelligence solutions in five areas of expertise: predictive analysis, anomaly detection, constrained optimization, text analysis (NLP), and image recognition. With significant experience and successful case studies in numerous industrial sectors (energy, manufacturing, transport, real estate, CRM), HPA offers SMEs and large companies effective and efficient solutions based on a deep knowledge of mathematical and statistical models gained over 20 years of academic research.

K | Lens is a technology start-up focused on developing advanced products utilizing its patented image acquisition and processing technology, originally invented at the Max-Planck-Institute for Informatics at Saarland University. The company specializes in a third-dimensional lens that captures both color and depth information in a single shot, compatible with standard cameras. This innovative lens technology enhances sharpness and blurring, producing photorealistic images with DSLR quality. By integrating this technology, manufacturers can significantly improve efficiency and accuracy in their production processes, thereby ensuring the highest quality for their products.

Dronything is a Drone-as-a-service (DaaS) solution for Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisations to make their aircraft inspection process better, cheaper and faster than the current process. It does this by deploying a drone fitted with sensors such as visual tracking, LIDAR, thermal, etc. to scan the aircraft fuselage and feed the images to a machine learning based image processing software, which then processes the image and provides an inspection report. Dronything has a successfully tested prototype, three interested clients and intends to be operational by 1st quarter of 2018. It is closing in on its first client contract, expected to be signed by the end of June 2018.

Cypheme is a company that has developed an artificial intelligence application focused on detecting counterfeit products. The application utilizes machine learning and pattern recognition techniques to analyze product packaging through a smartphone camera. By examining the micro-structure of items, Cypheme's technology enables users to determine the authenticity of products, helping to combat the growing issue of counterfeit goods in the market. This innovative approach allows for quick and efficient verification, empowering consumers and businesses alike to ensure they are purchasing genuine items.

Cover Sistemi develops advanced applications in electronics, RF, radar, optoelectronics, 2D and 3D vision systems and reverse engineering. Cover Sistemi Srl has managed to provide innovative solutions for its commercial clients in perimeter intruder detection but never has there been a solution to give a detailed, zone specific, multiple object sensing and precise 3D radar mapping of objects. ARIA is their novel radar sensor with disruptive technology enabling 3D mapping of objects and resulting in people identification, multiple people tracking and selection of zone of surveillance.

Smartify is a social enterprise that offers an innovative app designed to enhance the experience of art enthusiasts by providing instant access to commentary and information about artworks. Through its image recognition technology, the app allows users to scan and identify pieces of art, uncovering their histories and stories directly on their smartphones. Smartify partners with museums and galleries to serve as a personalized guide, helping visitors make meaningful connections with the art they encounter. Committed to supporting global visual arts organizations, Smartify also focuses on protecting the intellectual property of artists and museums, with a portion of its profits dedicated to benefiting the public institutions it collaborates with.

Perceive3D is an ICT-driven company founded in 2013 that specializes in computer vision technology to enhance surgical procedures. The company develops advanced image software solutions designed to assist surgeons during minimally invasive surgeries. Its notable product, in.sight, has gained traction in the market for its visualization capabilities. Currently, Perceive3D is working on in.nav, the first navigation system specifically for arthroscopy, which received recognition from SMEi Phase II in 2017. The company's platform leverages artificial intelligence to process endoscopic video in real-time, offering unique image enhancements based on a pre-operative model of the patient. This innovation aims to improve navigation efficiency for doctors in both arthroscopic and open surgeries.

Gestoos is a developer of an artificial intelligence platform focused on enhancing human interaction with technology through advanced computer vision. The platform utilizes cameras and sensors to accurately interpret and respond to human movements, gestures, and expressions in various environments. By analyzing sequences of actions and contextual information, Gestoos enables the creation of smart environments that facilitate natural gestural interactions with devices and applications. This technology allows for precise tracking of shapes and objects, making it possible for users to engage seamlessly with their surroundings. Gestoos aims to revolutionize the way individuals interact with everyday objects, positioning itself as a leader in the field of intuitive human-computer interaction.

Natural Intelligent Technologies (N.I.Te) specializes in innovative software solutions for the automatic processing of digital documents, particularly handwritten materials. Established on May 28, 2012, as a spin-off from the University of Salerno, N.I.Te leverages over twenty years of research to provide patented technology that enables the automatic reading of cursive handwritten documents. The company's offerings are designed to assist small and medium-sized enterprises and public institutions in managing their digital archives efficiently. By utilizing artificial intelligence, N.I.Te’s software tools can read, search, and index poorly structured handwritten documents written by various authors, making it a valuable resource for users engaged in digital document management and forensic handwriting analysis.

Artomatix Limited specializes in developing artificial intelligence software for 3D content creation, focusing primarily on enhancing textures and backgrounds for various industries, including video games, film, automotive, and product design. The company offers a cloud-based toolkit that includes several modules: Material Processing for automating scan clean-up, Material Generation for creating PBR materials from photographs, Material Remaster for improving existing materials, and Material Transfer for consolidating materials from different sources. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with additional offices in London and Washington, Artomatix aims to streamline the 3D asset creation process, allowing both professionals and enthusiasts to concentrate on creative tasks. The company has garnered recognition through various awards and competitions, including NVIDIA’s Early Stage Challenge, and has raised significant funding to support its innovative vision. Artomatix operates as a subsidiary of Unity Technologies, Inc., further solidifying its role in the evolving landscape of 3D content development.

IN2 Search Interfaces Development Limited collects, organizes, discovers, enriches and presents photos, documents and audiovisual files.

Microptic is a company based in Barcelona, Spain, that specializes in the research, development, distribution, and installation of automatic diagnostic systems. The firm focuses on software development for image analysis and provides in-vitro diagnostic systems. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Microptic enables clients to use robotic systems that automate microscopic analysis, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of diagnostic processes. The company's comprehensive offerings include research, design, development, sales, installation, and service, positioning it as a key player in the field of diagnostic technology.

VTS has developed a set of solutions that turn any printed image or online video into interactive. VTS is a spinoff of Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona and the Computer Vision Center based in the research done in the last five years in the field of Pattern Recognition. For more information, please visit VTS at: www.visual-tagging.com

Picvisa is an innovating technology company that provides industrial solutions based on image processing and machine vision to the national and international markets. The company defines, develops, and produces selection and sorting equipment for recycling materials. Its machines can select and sort these materials by composition or by color and are based on its own image processing software that is specific for each application. Its high-resolution machine vision systems, together with well-defined illumination systems, provide reliable and efficient solutions with high performance levels that overcome traditional equipment. Picvisa is on a mission to provide the market with specific image processing solutions for material classification. At the same time, to detect our customers’ needs and to provide them with adapted solutions, giving them warranties of a productive, efficient and sustainable process.

Optellum develops an imaging biomarker for smart lung cancer detection. Optellum’s vision is to redefine cancer care, by enabling every clinician, in every hospital, to manage their patients in the optimal way. They do that by providing end-end IT platform for personalized early diagnosis and therapy, based on the collective experience of thousands of doctors pooled by machine learning applied to vast patient datasets. Their first suite of products targets management of patients at high risk of developing lung cancer – the world’s deadliest and commonest cancer – from early diagnosis through to treatment. Optellum comprises a team of award-winning medical imaging software, AI, and clinical experts who met at Oxford’s world-renowned computer vision lab. Between us, they have track records of bringing innovation to market through over 10 start-up companies, resulting already in 5 trade-sales and one IPO. They are backed by an Advisory Board comprising world-leading clinicians and experts in deep learning ; and Oxford's most prominent investors. They are building up their product development team – join their fight against cancer, working together with former software engineers from top technology companies (Amazon, Facebook, Redhat) and veterans of medical imaging startups (e.g. Mirada Solutions – acquired by Siemens).

Kromek is pioneering digital colour imaging for x-rays and has brought ground-breaking innovation to materials technology and advanced 3D imaging, that will literally change the way in which we see the world.

Ctrl4 Enviro is a highly innovative computer vision analytics technology company based in Barcelona. From counting and monitoring of people in outdoor spaces to detecting cars and license plate information, we can process and provide highly accurate information for a wide range of scenarios and environments. It is founded in 2006 from our research project together with the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Collaborations with several research institutions and departments from the University, such as the Computer Vision Centre and the Statistics Physics Group, have led us to achieve the best innovative solutions for many challenging projects. Its mission is to apply technology to obtain information (sensorizing), and use it to optimize resource efficiency and contribute to a sustainable planet.

Pixit offers APIs that recognize when there is a person in a picture, what this person is wearing, and which product is displayed. Pixit is unique in visual recognition. Pixit's algorithms are as intelligent as the human eye. Pixit is an expert in fashion. The company maximizes the ROI of your pictures in digital.

Piccure+ is a photo editing tool that enables photographers to improve the sharpness of their images by correcting optical aberrations. piccure+ also works as a standalone including a RAW converter.

INVAR Engineering and Artificial Vision is a technology-based company with a strong character of research and innovation, in works and activities carried out. With an experienced technical team and own research laboratory, INVAR introduces new technological and innovative projects based in artificial vision technology with the aim of introducing new tools in the current market. This allow optimization and improvement on current management processes. The sphere of action extends to throughout the country and its activities are mainly focused, on one hand, in providing technical support, technical consulting and advisory services and, on the other hand, in the development of innovative services and products under the framework of research, development and innovation (R&D), through the introduction to the market of new technologies, lines and processes.

PhotonicSens enables next generation depth perception experiences including gesture recognition, face recognition, navigation, mixed reality and more on mobile devices. The company believes that the next step for IoT is to facilitiate next generation depth perception experiences within the power constraints of mobile devices. This way, they have pioneered the development of our Single Lens Depth Camera Technology that combines our innovative optics and sophisticated algorithms to enable cutting-edge 3D vision capabilities.

ITS Plc leads in process tomography with years of experience in research solutions and industrial products. The company take on-line measurements to give real time data and images of what is going on inside pipes and vessels, moving beyond point based measurement techniques to provide more comprehensive process data.

Vispera is a company specializing in image recognition and analytics, focusing on enhancing retail operations through its proprietary technology. The company provides retailers and suppliers with critical insights needed for improved performance at points of sale. By utilizing image recognition-based automation, Vispera enables clients to monitor in-store execution and implement corrective actions. Their offerings include real-time data on field team performance and essential retail metrics such as on-shelf availability, planogram compliance, and branding material visibility. With issues like on-shelf availability costing the retail sector significantly each year, Vispera aims to transform retail operations by delivering expert IR services. The company is recognized for its accuracy, flexible reporting dashboards, and high customer satisfaction, leading to a growing number of competitors’ clients switching to its services. Vispera is evolving from an image recognition vendor into a comprehensive retail data analytics provider, striving to make image recognition a standard service in the retail sector and facilitate optimal store execution for retailers, suppliers, and consumers.

Perceive3D is an ICT-driven company founded in 2013 that specializes in computer vision technology to enhance surgical procedures. The company develops advanced image software solutions designed to assist surgeons during minimally invasive surgeries. Its notable product, in.sight, has gained traction in the market for its visualization capabilities. Currently, Perceive3D is working on in.nav, the first navigation system specifically for arthroscopy, which received recognition from SMEi Phase II in 2017. The company's platform leverages artificial intelligence to process endoscopic video in real-time, offering unique image enhancements based on a pre-operative model of the patient. This innovation aims to improve navigation efficiency for doctors in both arthroscopic and open surgeries.

Falcon-Vision was founded in 1996 by a group of engineers who have collaborated for years to develop industrial image processing solutions. The company has ISO 9001 certification since 1997.

Pixpolar has developed a new revolutionary image sensor technology based on patented MIG (Modified Internal Gate) pixel architecture and delivering superior low light image quality when compared to any other image sensor technology. The manufacturing of MIG image sensors is compatible to existing CMOS processes enabling the readout and digital logic circuitry as well as the MIG pixel matrix to be incorporated into the same chip.