Xiaomi has recently invested in another company, which deals with camera hardware and focuses on 3D image mapping. The investment was first sighted earlier today (18th March 2020) and was made from the Xiaomi Changjiang Industrial Investment Fund.
The Xiaomi Changjiang Industrial Investment Fund was initially founded back in 2017 and has since invested in multiple different fronts. Recently, the group had also invested in Hypower Microelectronics which specialized in making fast charging chips and have now also invested in DEEPerceptron. Xiaomi currently holds a 19.05 percent stake in the latter’s stocks.
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According to official notes, the company which recently saw the investment is focused on developing in various fields. This includes artificial intelligence, lens technology, information technology and more. One of its notable works is regarding a particular camera hardware that supports 3D image mapping. The implications of this technology could be huge, especially in the smartphone industry. It’s even touted to be cost effective and offer precise, quick and accurate results.
In other words, Xiaomi may find various uses for the new camera technology. 3D image mapping can have many different applications. It can allow for growth in augmented reality or other forms of digital cross overs in real time. Furthermore, the technology can also be used to detect objects, along with their dimensions, movement, and depth as well. Unfortunately, we have no idea how the investment might turn out in the future, but the various applications are exciting to consider in future smartphone generations.
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