PROJECTS | cmvbristol

CURRENT PROJECTS

Our projects work in partnership with other research centres throughout the UK, Europe and the USA

POLARISATION

Polarisation is when light waves get constrained in different ways. Our device extracts polarization data from a scene and uses it to obtain bits of geometrical information. It can be used to capture a full polarization image and combine data from two light sources. Read more >>

WEED ANALYSIS

Automatic weed imagery and analysis means we no longer have to spray expensive herbicides on crop fields. Instead, the CMV detect the locations of out-of-row weed clusters so that we can use efficient, targeted weed-killing techniques. This is what we are developing into a fully automated robotic system. Read more >>

FACIAL RECOGNITION

In association with Customer Clever Ltd, our lab are developing an innovative 3D facial recognition system that can be used in high-security applications. This can be used in places like retail stores to replace the currently-existing 2D systems and increase security. This project is a KTP (Knowledge Transfer Partnership), that was awarded to us by Innovate UK. Read more >>

PIG FACE IDENTIFICATION

Current identification of animals on the farm involves stressful RFID tags, which are unhealthy for the animals and have radio interference. Our lab has developed a system for the identification of individual pigs using their faces instead of tags. This passive and non-invasive technology can accurately identify a pig as they approach the water, allowing measurements to be assigned to individuals (eg weight). Read more >>

HANDPRINT RECOGNITION

Funded by UWE Bristol's Executive Vice Chancellor, a multi-spectral, high-resolution handprint scanner has been developed. White light sources are provided to visualise the palm's detail, and infared light is used for subsurface information. This scanning device used for handprints is on the brink of commercialisation.

IMAGING PLANTS

In collaboration with Edinburgh University, we have designed and developed a low-cost photometric stereo rig specifically for imaging plants to measure phenotypic traits (the interaction of the plant's genetics with the environment). By using near-infrared light sources we are able to image the plants 24 hours a day over long periods without interfering with their growth cycles. Read more >>

3D COW MONITORING

The number of British cattle herds is decreasing. Our system quickly and accurately monitors any changes in individual cow condition, weight and mobility. This speeds up the identification of any potential health issues such as lameness, improving the welfare of the cows and the sustainability and profitability of the dairy industry. This system is being trialed at a dairy farm in Somerset improving herd management. Read more >>

COW DIGESTIBILITY

Livestock need to be fed more and more often. This project will link feed quality with faecal composition and consistency. The aim is to have real-time analysis of faeces for better farm and animal management.

WINDOW CRACK CHARACTERISATION

A crack in the glass of a windscreen can eventually lead to needing an entire windscreen replacement (left). To prevent this, AutoGlass U.K. can repair the defect if you send them a photo of the crack via their mobile phone app. At the CMV, we use machine vision for the crack's segmentation and to get over the dust, dirt and reflections on the glass. Read more >>