Computer vision is the field of artificial intelligence concerned with enabling computers to interpret and extract information from visual data such as images and video. Core tasks include image classification, object detection and localization, semantic and instance segmentation, facial recognition, and optical character recognition. Early approaches relied on hand-crafted feature descriptors combined with classical machine learning classifiers; current computer vision is dominated by convolutional neural networks and, increasingly, vision transformer architectures trained on large annotated image datasets. A notable 2026 development is the shift toward foundation models that displace task-specific training for many commercial applications, alongside growing use of agentic vision systems moving from research into operational deployment. Computer vision supports applications including autonomous vehicle perception, medical image analysis, industrial quality inspection, surveillance and security systems, and augmented reality. As an open-access computer vision journal, IJACSA publishes research on computer vision algorithms, model architectures, and applied vision systems evaluated on standard and domain-specific image datasets.
Published in International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJACSA)
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Object detection and tracking play a critical role in intelligent transportation systems (ITS), particularly in recognizing and monitoring traffic lights to ensure safety and improve traffic efficiency. Despite progress…
Real-time surveillance systems require accurate and efficient object detection to ensure safety and situational awareness. Existing methods, such as YOLOv5 and Vision Transformer-based detectors, often struggle to reliab…
Draft surveying is an essential procedure in determining the displacement and loaded cargo weight of bulk carriers. Currently, the most acceptable method is through manual visual observation by trained draft surveyors. H…
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In an era marked by technological advancements aimed at establishing smart cities, technology increasingly focuses on enhancing aspects related to crowd management. The widespread deployment of CCTV systems, combined wit…
Sign language serves as a primary mode of communication for individuals who are deaf or speech impaired, using hand gestures to convey meaning visually. While it facilitates communication among the deaf community, it pre…
Plant diseases remain a major threat to crop productivity, especially where timely diagnosis is difficult. This paper introduces TomDetLeaf, a new annotated dataset designed for tomato leaf detection in diverse agricultu…
Falls are a significant health problem among older adults, leading to serious injuries and adversely affecting both quality of life and public health burdens. Although various fall detection systems have been developed u…
The rapid progress of deepfake technology, fueled by generative adversarial networks (GANs), has increased the challenge of verifying the authenticity of digital media. This study suggests a more powerful deepfake detect…