Movidius for Intel

Chipmaker Intel has acquired computer vision firm Movidius. Movidius that has headquarters in California, Romania and Ireland, has been a partner with Google to develop 3D space mapping technology in Project Tango devices. The devices use special cameras to map spaces like interiors of a building to enable augmented reality to visualize objects such as furniture. With Movidius, Intel is set to build its RealSense technology which allows the measurement of depth in physical spaces. This can be used in drones to avoid obstacles, and also on webcams for 3D scanning and motion capture. The acquisition also brings deep learning, depth processing, navigation, mapping and natural interactions, as well as broad knowledge in embedded computer vision and also machine learning. After being acquired, Movidius said that it will continue to focus on its mission to "give the power of sight to machines," and to scale that effort larger with Intel on its back. The company will also have access to "low-power, high-performance SoC platforms for accelerating computer vision applications.