Startup taps ARM computer vision for deep learning skills

Dr Ilya Romanenko played a key role in R&D leadership for 12 years at image sensor designer Apical and after the company was acquired by ARM in 2016 he became R&D Director for ARM's computer vision team. He wants to combine Spectral Edge's proven Phusion image processing technology with a new approach based on Deep Learning for a new range of imaging technology for smartphones. "Spectral Edge is built on impressive fundamental technology, which sits at the intersection of the image processing and computer vision fields, meaning I can use my knowledge and expertise in both to move the company forward," said Romanenko. "It is already delivering significant benefits to companies in the broadcast market, and I am confident that working with the team we can bring this technology to life, particularly within products in the mobile sector, improving the user experience and bringing a new quality to existing products." His appointment follows that of new CEO Rhodri Thomas, who joined from SwiftKey/Microsoft in February 2017.