Industrial Automation branch INA 
Image and point cloud data represent the environment in the form of 2- or 3-dimensional data. For example, color cameras generate visual (human-visible) 2D color images, thermal imaging cameras capture thermal signatures in the environment (see Figure 1), and 3D LiDAR sensors use laser beams to scan their environment in the form of 3D point clouds (see Figure 2).
It is often very easy for a human to extract higher-value information from this rich image and point cloud data and thus generate added value. However, this is very time-consuming and costly and requires expert knowledge. We support the automation of this task using state-of-the-art computer vision processes to enable innovative applications and thus save you costs and valuable staff time in the medium term. For example, we use 2D colour images to automatically assess the quality of a workpiece in production, reveal energy potential in systems using thermal images and detect pedestrians in compliance with the GDPR for optimized traffic light circuits in our cities of tomorrow.
Our services focus on the two application areas of Smart Factory and Smart City.
