Teaching computers to see ... sharp: A deep neural network for single image autofocus and artificial accommodation

15.03.2018 bis 15.09.2019

Is it possible to teach an artificial neural network depth perception like our eyes do? If yes, such
a network could be used to adjust the focus of a lens based on a single image instantaneously.
Such a technique would have a broad impact on almost any optical application, from simple
photography on mobile phones to microscopy, robotic vision, self-driving cars, or the development
of vision aids with artificial accommodation, and may even provide insights into the function
of the retina through scrutinizing the trained network.