Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Position for Innovation Voucher EI - Looking for a MSc student

We have obtained an Innovation Voucher for a project of Enterprise Ireland 5k. We would like to hire a master's student for 5 weeks full-time or 9.5 weeks part-time. With an intern salary estimated at approx.  €19,760 per year. 

Title: Automated People Counting in Expositions Using Computer Vision and Edge Computing

 

Summary:

This project aims to automate the process of counting visitors in expositions through the utilization of computer vision and edge computing. It involves conducting a comprehensive research study over a few weeks, supported by an innovation voucher of 5000 EUR from EI. The selected candidate will investigate and design a system that can accurately count the number of people attending an exhibition. Focusonline.ie, a company specializing in exhibition display, is highly interested in developing this product for their clients. The project entails reviewing relevant papers, summarizing findings, and producing a state-of-the-art document presenting a potential solution to this challenge.

 

Project Description:

Focus Visual Communication is a leading Exhibition Display Specialist that creates immersive exhibition experiences using portable stands, attracting customers and enhancing brand awareness and sales. This project involves conducting an in-depth study to design a system capable of accurately counting the number of people visiting expositions. The proposed solution includes implementing specialized cameras and leveraging computer vision techniques to analyze the captured images.

 

The implementation encompasses three key areas: 

i) Computer Vision: Developing algorithms that accurately estimate the number of people and their duration of stay.

ii) Hardware: Utilizing specialized cameras and edge computing devices to support the implemented algorithms.

iii) Network & Server Deployment: Establishing a stable and reliable server infrastructure for storing and presenting the information to users while ensuring compliance with the current GDPR legislation.

 

Contact:

If you are interested, please reach out to luis.miralles@tudublin.ie and submit your CV with the subject line "Automating the Process of Counting People."

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