global challenge research award winner
Computer Vision for Global Challenges research award winners
Recent advancements in the field of computer vision (CV) have led to new applications that could benefit people globally, and especially those in developing countries. To bring the CV community closer to tasks, data sets, and applications that can have a global impact, Facebook AI launched the Computer Vision for Global Challenges (CV4GC) initiative earlier this year. Through a series of academic programs, mentorships, sponsorships, and events, CV4GC brings together field experts from around the world to discuss potential CV applications to address issues that affect developing regions. One such program is the CV4GC request for proposals, a research award opportunity that launched in February with the goal of supporting research that aligns with CV4GC's mission. We were particularly interested in proposals that extended CV technology to achieve global development priorities, especially those captured in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.