Researchers at the University Purdue of the United States, are trying to make them smartphones, capable of recognizing and understanding objects in the field of view of the built-in camera.
Research focuses on the ability called deep learning, deep learning could be said in free translation, as different learning layers that mimic the way the information is processed by the human brain are used.
The same technique is used in software that allows search engines to find images and video files that have been tagged with some keywords. However, that deep learning algorithm can not be transferred to portable devices as they do not have the necessary processing power.
So, researchers have made the necessary modifications to develop the software that will allow them to use the algorithm from the processor of a conventional smartphone. The new deep learning ability that has been developed gives mobile devices an upgrade that reaches the limits of artificial intelligence, according to the researchers.
The new, customized, deep learning technique for mobile devices also works on "successive" levels. Researchers at Purdue University believe that the full development of this technology is essentially a matter of time, and perhaps it will not be too late to integrate into commercially available smartphones and wearables.
Research results could be used in applications such as Google Glass, face recognition systems, or even in robotic self-propelled vehicles.
The research program is the result of a partnership between the US Maritime Research Bureau, the American National Research Foundation and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
