Edge or Cloud? Which is Better for Computer Vision?

These days, computer vision is all over the news as many recent technologies such as autonomous vehicles and photo or video uploading services employ it. So, whether you are building a personal project or searching for some new solutions regarding computer vision, chances are you will be looking into the two main options: edge computing or cloud computing. There have been many discussions lately over which environment is better: edge computing or cloud computing. With Google and Amazon already duking it out on the cloud front and both having made moves in the autonomous driving realm recently, it's no surprise that everyone wants to know if they're going to get left behind. This article reviews the edge and cloud options and highlights what is unique about each.