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With the help of Computer Vision, the national market is taking a leap in competitiveness. Fixed, mobile, and mobile system cameras have been used for image capture in different segments. Combined with drones, the devices are capable of reducing operational costs, as well as bringing security and standardization to different processes. Through Computer Vision, a branch of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that has been revolutionizing different markets, machines are capable of capturing and processing images in a more advanced, safe, and precise way than human work, generating a reduction in operational costs. Image capture can be performed with the help of different devices, which vary according to the needs of each type of operation and market segment. Want to know more about how it works and the benefits of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision? Click here! While in the past image analysis was known as an expensive process, today the scenario is much more accessible, offering excellent cost-benefit, in addition to standardization in operations and more safety for the workers involved. Technology has never been so close to the reality experienced in different sectors, being a key piece for companies that want to increase their level of competitiveness in the market and boost revenues. According to a study developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 95% of specialists consider Artificial Intelligence to be the most relevant solution for innovation in industries over the next five years. The survey was conducted in October 2021 and included chief information officers, technology directors, and Information Technology (IT) directors from the United Kingdom, the United States, India, China, and Brazil. In the Brazilian scenario, the expectation is that more than half of the tasks performed by human labor will be enhanced by technology in the next ten years. Currently, physical devices combined with AI are already capable of capturing and processing images, transforming traditional tasks such as inspections and item counting.
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Fixed cameras: guaranteed effectiveness for the industry
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Widely used within production lines, fixed cameras guarantee the standardization of the item counting process faster and safer than the work carried out by human labor. This is the case of ArcelorMittal, a Pix Force client that applied the solution in the factory in Piracicaba, countryside of São Paulo. Through Pix Counter, a solution developed by Pix Force to count items in different sectors, the steel producer has obtained satisfactory results through the application of static technology capable of measuring the exact number of steel bars leaving the production line. To give you an idea, the Piracicaba unit alone produces 90 thousand tons of the commodity per month, which must be accounted for before export. Another example of fixed camera application is that carried out by Supergasbras, a giant in gas distribution that adopted the technology developed by Pix Force to optimize the counting of gas cylinders. In the distributor's case, more than one camera is used to capture images in the same scene, ensuring efficiency in counting the items loaded into the trucks. Want to know more about the application of Pix Counter technology? Discover here!
Mobile cameras: technology in the palm of your hand
Unlike fixed equipment, mobile devices guarantee the exact count of products when there is a need for mobility of the worker using the technology. This is the case with capturing images of objects that need to be evaluated from different angles to ensure counting accuracy. As a solution to the problem, applications are available that can be used on the mobile phones of employees working in the accounting process. In addition to using fixed devices inside the factory, ArcelorMittal's Piracicaba unit adopted mobile cameras to solve the problem of counting steel bars carried out by clients in Bolivia and Peru. Previously performed through a manual process, which was time-consuming and subject to numerous errors, the accounting of the bars now relies on the practicality of the solution provided by Pix Force. Weighing about two tons, each bundle of steel bars had its items counted by workers exposed to extremely unsafe conditions. In addition to the risk to life, manual counting exposed human labor to a repetitive, exhausting, and difficult-to-standardize task. After the technology was applied, the items can be counted in about one minute, ensuring agility and efficiency for the process.
Mobile cameras: flexibility for specific cases
Although not used in cell phones, the technology attached to mobile cameras guarantees flexibility in carrying out inspections, in addition to being able to be used inside factories. In general, mobile cameras act alongside other devices that work in harmony to capture the necessary information, following the specifics of the environment. This is the case of sensors capable of bringing even more efficiency to the image capture process. Through the technology, it is also possible to capture 360º scenes, in addition to recording the position in three-dimensional space of objects of interest. The solution is not limited to a camera, but to a kit of devices that work together, bringing flexibility to very specific cases.
Drones: inspections in remote environments
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Transmission tower inspection with Drones[/caption] The versatility of drones enables their use in different situations, especially when it is necessary to capture images in hostile or difficult-to-access environments. An example of the tool's application is the solution developed by Pix Grid, a Pix Force vertical responsible for inspecting transmission lines in the electricity sector, ensuring safety, faster access to data, increased productivity, and standardization of operations. Want to know more about the application of Pix Grid technology? Discover it here ! The mining industry is another segment that benefits from the use of drones, especially in the inspection of belts responsible for transporting raw materials. Through Deeptrack, a technology developed by Pix Force in partnership with Eneva, unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with RGB and infrared sensors fly over conveyor belts, identifying sections with overheating. Interested in understanding how Deeptrack works? Learn more here !
Computer vision and the use of countless devices
Regardless of the device used, it is possible to add solutions for different sectors. Environment conditions, lighting level, specifications of the object or scene that needs to be captured, and production line speed are some of the factors that will determine the indicated technology. The fact is that physical devices combined with Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are ready to capture and process images and videos, revolutionizing current practices in the market. Want to keep learning? Come understand more about the Use of Sensors in image capture.
Fabio Caraça
Fábio Caraça is the Chief Growth Officer at Pix Force. He leads Pix Force's transformation into a scalable SaaS operation, combining strategic vision, culture, and high-impact execution.
