Transforming industries – the power of computer vision
In this section, we’ll briefly discuss the main four industrial revolutions as they help us to better comprehend the historical context of AI, data, and computer vision. Then, we will learn why computer vision is becoming an integral component of our modern industries.
The four waves of the industrial revolution
Industrial revolution refers to a global and rapid transformation in the economy. Usually, this transformation brings and utilizes new inventions, discoveries, and technologies to make manufacturing and production processes more efficient. The history of the industrial revolutions can be summarized into four stages:
Figure 10.1 – Industrial revolutions
Next, let’s discuss each of the industrial revolutions shown in Figure 10.1 in greater depth.
Industry 1.0
This refers to the first industrial revolution, which happened in the early 19th century. It supplemented...