Can AI Really See? Understanding Computer Vision in 6 Minutes

Computer vision helps machines make sense of the world by interpreting images and video. In this short video, University of San Diego professor Dr. Andrew Van Benschoten explains how computer vision works, why it matters and where it’s being used, from airports to farms.

📌 Here’s what we cover:

🧠 How AI learns from images
Computer vision begins with pattern recognition, teaching models to spot and label objects accurately, even when conditions change.

📸 Static vs. dynamic visuals
Recognizing a dog in a photo is one thing. Identifying the same dog while it’s running or partially hidden takes a different level of training.

🚗 Real-world examples
Self-driving cars, agricultural inspections, postal sorting systems and smart retail scanners are just a few places where computer vision is already working behind the scenes.

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⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps
00:19 – What Is Computer Vision?
00:37 – Why Does Computer Vision Matter?
01:30 – How Does AI See?
03:00 – Real-World Applications of Computer Vision
04:31 – Why Learn About Computer Vision?

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