Symmetry/Asymmetry in Image Processing and Computer Vision Using Embedded Systems

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue examines the essential functions of symmetry and asymmetry in image processing and computer vision, especially in relation to embedded systems. It seeks to compile pioneering research that demonstrates how these notions might improve algorithm efficiency, accuracy, and performance in real-time applications.

Contributions may encompass theoretical frameworks, algorithmic innovations, and practical applications that utilize symmetry for tasks including object identification, image segmentation, and feature extraction. Conversely, research examining the advantages of asymmetrical strategies in dynamic and complex situations is also advocated.

For this reason, this Special Issue encourages researchers and practitioners from different fields to interact, focusing on how hardware and software solutions can work together in embedded systems.

We invite contributions that address a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Symmetry detection algorithms: Innovative methods for detecting and leveraging symmetrical features in images to improve recognition and classification tasks.
• Asymmetry analysis: Approaches to analyze asymmetrical patterns and their implications for object detection and scene understanding.
• Embedded system architectures: Designs and implementations of hardware and software frameworks that optimize the processing of symmetrical and asymmetrical image data.
• Applications: Case studies showcasing practical applications in areas such as robotics, surveillance, medical imaging, and autonomous vehicles, highlighting how symmetry/asymmetry influences system performance.
• Machine learning techniques: The integration of machine learning methods that utilize symmetry and asymmetry for enhanced image analysis and feature extraction.

Dr. Felipe Trujillo-Romero
Prof. Dr. Santiago Omar Caballero-Morales
Guest Editors

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