Intel's RealSense platform was the star of its Intel Developer's Forum conference in San Francisco last month and it seems the company is only looking to grow the scale and capabilities of its computer vision tech. Today, the company announced that it is acquiring the computer vision startup behind Google's Project Tango 3D-sensor tech, Movidius. In a blog post, Movidius CEO Remi El-Ouazzane announced that his startup will continue in its goal of giving "the power of sight to machines" as it works with Intel's RealSense technology. Movidius has seen a great deal of interest in its radically low-powered computer vision chipset, signing deals with major device makers, including Google, Lenovo and DJI. The eight-year old company has about 180 employees with offices in Silicon Valley, Ireland and Romania.

Intel acquires eight-year previous startup Movidius to position itself because the leader in pc vision and depth-sensing technologies. No, this can be not the start of a Terminator-esque world. But yes, it definitely may be a begin of major developments in pc vision and machine learning technology. Intel is intent to spice up its RealSense platform by effort Dublin-based pc vision startup Movidius. With Intel's existing framework, plus Movidius' power-efficient system on chip (SoC), the pairing is guaranteed to result in major developments in shopper and enterprise merchandise.

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.

Intel's RealSense platform was the star of its Intel Developer's Forum conference in San Francisco last month and it seems the company is only looking to grow the scale and capabilities of its computer vision tech. Today, the company announced that it is acquiring the computer vision startup behind Google's Project Tango 3D-sensor tech, Movidius. In a blog post, Movidius CEO Remi El-Ouazzane announced that his startup will continue in its goal of giving "the power of sight to machines" as it works with Intel's RealSense technology. Movidius has seen a great deal of interest in its radically low-powered computer vision chipset, signing deals with major device makers, including Google, Lenovo and DJI. The eight-year old company has about 180 employees with offices inSilicon Valley, Ireland and Romania.