Becoming Human: Intel is Bringing the Power of Sight to Machines

No, this is not the beginning of a Terminator-esque world. But yes, it certainly is a start of major developments in computer vision and machine learning technology. Intel is intent to boost its RealSense platform by acquiring Dublin-based computer vision startup Movidius. With Intel's existing framework, coupled with Movidius' power-efficient system on chip (SoC), the pairing is bound to lead to major developments in consumer and enterprise products. "As part of Intel, we'll remain focused on this mission, but with the technology and resources to innovate faster and execute at scale. We will continue to operate with the same eagerness to invent and the same customer-focus attitude that we're known for," Movidius CEO Remi El-Ouazzane writes in a statement posted in their site.