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Theseus is a defence technology company specialising in GPS-free drone navigation. It develops and provides a Visual Navigation System (VNS) that can be retrofitted onto any drone, utilising cameras, accelerometers, gyroscopes, and reference satellite imagery for positioning. This system offers an alternative to GPS, ensuring militaries and surveillance teams can operate independently of GPS signals.

Simplex generates on-demand vision datasets from 3D scenes to train AI models helping companies save time in data collection.

Pico develops tools that find events, products, and more in screenshots.

Infinity AI is a technology startup based in San Francisco that specializes in creating advanced AI models through the use of synthetic data. The company offers parameterized generators that allow for precise control over various synthetic data characteristics, including body shape, skin tone, lighting conditions, and camera angles. By enabling engineers to upload a single real-world video, Infinity AI's platform can produce hundreds of identical and accurately labeled synthetic videos. This process is achieved through a combination of physics-based simulations and generative techniques. Additionally, Infinity AI provides open-source synthetic datasets for both academic and commercial applications, facilitating the development of robust machine-learning models while minimizing bias.

Pivot Robots specializes in developing AI vision control software that enhances the capabilities of industrial robots, particularly in manufacturing. By integrating off-the-shelf robots and advanced vision sensors, the company enables these robots to adapt to various tasks, including the hazardous process of metal grinding. This innovative approach allows manufacturers to automate labor-intensive operations, improving efficiency and safety in the workplace. Pivot Robots leverages the latest advancements in core vision models to facilitate faster robotic integrations, ultimately transforming traditional manufacturing processes.

Kaedim operates an artificial intelligence-driven platform that simplifies the creation of high-quality 3D models for various applications, including virtual reality games and digital art. The company’s technology allows users to generate detailed three-dimensional models from a single image, streamlining the digital asset production process. By importing these models directly into preferred design software, Kaedim enhances efficiency and reduces costs for clients in the game development sector and beyond.

DeepNight specializes in advanced night vision technology, leveraging artificial intelligence and low-light sensors to transform darkness into vivid color images. Its platform automatically adjusts to movement and environmental conditions, providing real-time, stable, and comprehensive visibility in low-light settings, catering to diverse industries.

MICSI specializes in developing an advanced medical image processing platform that leverages random matrix theory denoising to enhance image quality. The company's technology significantly improves the Signal-To-Noise Ratio of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), resulting in higher resolution and superior image quality. This innovation also includes image processing algorithms designed to reduce MRI scan times, which benefits medical professionals by optimizing the Receptor-Mediated Transcytosis and MP-PCA image reconstruction processes. These enhancements are particularly valuable for clinical applications in brain mapping and preoperative studies, facilitating more accurate diagnoses and treatment planning.

Kaedim operates an artificial intelligence-driven platform that simplifies the creation of high-quality 3D models for various applications, including virtual reality games and digital art. The company’s technology allows users to generate detailed three-dimensional models from a single image, streamlining the digital asset production process. By importing these models directly into preferred design software, Kaedim enhances efficiency and reduces costs for clients in the game development sector and beyond.

Reality Defender specializes in detecting deepfakes and AI-generated media to address the risks posed by manipulated content. The company offers a platform that utilizes synthetic media detection algorithms to identify and assess the authenticity of various formats, including images, videos, audio, and text, in real time. This capability enables both enterprises and government entities to effectively combat the proliferation of false media. Reality Defender's patented multimodal approach ensures advanced impersonation detection and provides flexible deployment options, allowing seamless integration into existing digital infrastructures for proactive media management.

Aura Vision Labs, established in 2017, is a London-based company with offices in San Francisco. It specializes in a video AI platform that transforms existing security camera footage into valuable retail insights. The platform tracks customer and employee behavior in-store, providing data on demographics, movement, engagement, and campaign impact. This information helps retailers optimize store layouts, staffing, marketing, and overall customer experience to drive sales and improve performance.

Allure Systems is a technology company that specializes in creating apparel images for online retail using artificial intelligence. Founded in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company provides a cloud-based platform that enables fashion-centric e-retailers and brands to generate high-quality garment images without the need for models or photographers on-site. By utilizing advanced AI and computer vision technologies, Allure Systems can produce personalized images that showcase clothing on a variety of models in different poses and sizes, enhancing consumer engagement and streamlining the image production process for e-commerce businesses.