Have you ever looked at a bird and wondered what is it called?
If you are a lover of birds or wildlife then there is good news for you. Technology is coming to help you.
A binocular powered by AI is here
The binocular is designed to help its users identify birds and even wildlife.
This AI powered binocular is indeed smart thanks to the built in AI
This is a product developed by Swarovski optik that is calling it the world's first smart binocular.
Swarovski optik is an established and leading sports optics manufacturer.
To mark its 75th Anniversary this leading manufacturer has designed this AI powered Binocular.
Since the device does a lot more than just bringing the distant objects really close the device is aptly named as AX VISIO - BEYOND SEEING
This binocular is designed to blend the qualities of a high end analog binolular that makes it useful to view distant objects clearly along with modern day AI technology.
It has digital intelligence that can be triggered by the press of a button.
This built in AI would make it possible to identify wildlife and animals.
What would these binoculars offer?
The various key features of the binocular are
Observe – Identify – Discover
The model has the capacity to identify more than 9000 birds and wildlife.
There is an integrated camera that is used to capture both videos and photos.
Using a connected smartphone this captured content can be managed and shared with the help of an associated app
SWAROVSKI OPTIK Outdoor App
There is a “Share discoveries” function using which a person can guide other users to be able to observe the object using arrows markers and display
This leads to an enhanced experience for the user due to the real viewing experience which gets enhanced as a result of digital inputs.
Smart and Sustainable
The binocular is the result of 5 years of development work and building a single Binocular requires putting together 390 hardware parts.
The intelligence of the system is due to the inbuilt integrated operating and object-recognition system.
The AX Visio concept is designed to make it a long lasting product that could be used for many years to come.
The digital as well as performance features would be updated via regular updates keeping the binocular relevant and updated at all times.
Additionally an open programming interface is being implemented so that external providers can use their inputs to enhance the AX Visio with new functionalities.
Design by Marc Newson
The AX Vision binocular bears the mark of excellence as it is designed by the well known, world famous and reputed industrial designer Marc Newson.
Indeed this can be a game changer in the world of binoculars. It is a product that enhances the user experience of the user giving him the triple benefits to
1- Observe
Using the SWAROVISION technology the user experience is an enhanced viewing with unpromising image details along with spectacular color intensity and depth of detail.
2- Identify
Every time a user observes via the binocular the ZX Visio would assist in identifying both birds and other wildlife creatures at the tap of a button.
3- Share Discoveries
Using this function a user can guide another user towards the object being viewed
The official launch date of this Binolular is January 8th 2024 at the CES in Las Vegas which happens to be the world's largest event to showcase the new and emerging digital technologies.
For those interested in buying the AX Visio - Beyond Seeing binocular the good news is that they would be available from Feb 1st 2024 online at swarovskioptik.com
Additionally they would be available at a number of retailers.
For more information and specifications check here
Post based on press release
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