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Sunday, December 08, 2019

Humans Seeing Through Animal Eyes

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Humans Closer to Seeing Through the Eyes of Animals
University of Exeter (U.K.)
December 3, 2019

Researchers at Australia's University of Queensland (UQ) and the University of Exeter in the U.K. have developed a software framework designed to significantly improve humans' ability to analyze complex visual information as animals would. The Quantitative Color Pattern Analysis (QCPA) framework is a kit of digital image processing techniques and analytical tools. Its use of digital photos means it can adapt to nearly any habitat, using technologies ranging from commercially available cameras to full-spectrum imaging systems. UQ's Karen Cheney said the framework is sufficiently flexible to explore the color patterns and natural surroundings of many organisms. Said Cheney, "We're helping people—wherever they are—to cross the boundaries between human and animal visual perception."  .... '

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