5 Emerging Trends in Computer Vision Applications from OpenCV's AI Competition

The 2021 OpenCV AI Competition, in partnership with Roboflow, attracted over 1,200 teams worldwide to compete for more than $400,000 in prizes, focusing on innovative applications of computer vision. Key emerging trends identified in the competition include using computer vision to assist the visually impaired by providing real-time spatial awareness, enhancing workplace safety by identifying hazardous areas, and addressing COVID-19 safety through social distancing and PPE detection. Additionally, proposals explored the use of computer vision in agriculture to enhance efficiency and in animal welfare for monitoring and conservation efforts. The first round involved submitting project proposals, with over 200 teams advancing to the next phase to develop their ideas further with the support of Luxonis OAK-D devices and additional infrastructure. As the competition progresses, more details about innovative proposals and advancing teams will be shared, highlighting the potential of computer vision in various fields.