Youth zone

Invisibility cloak: Foundations of computer vision

In person
  • Date
    8 July 2025
    Timeframe
    08:30 - 17:00 CEST
    Duration
    2 days
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    The Invisibility Cloak Workshop is a hands-on, beginner-friendly introduction to computer vision, a fundamental area of artificial intelligence and robotics. Originally developed as part of a proof-of-concept initiative sponsored by the IEEE, this workshop is designed to make advanced tech topics fun, accessible, and inclusive for all learners. Using a creative “invisibility cloak” activity, participants will explore how computers use cameras and code to detect, track, and respond to visual input. Through guided exercises, learners will define core computer vision concepts, describe how algorithms interpret images, and apply basic programming techniques to create visual effects. By the end of the workshop, students will be able to analyze a fundamental component of how computer vision systems work and identify the factors that influence their accuracy. This workshop welcomes participants of all backgrounds and encourages curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

    By the end of the workshop, learners will be able to:

    • Define basic concepts in computer vision, such as image processing, color detection, and masking.
    • Describe how computer vision systems interpret and respond to visual input.
    • Demonstrate the use of simple code to manipulate visual data and create an invisibility effect.
    • Evaluate the effectiveness and limitations of a basic object detection method used in the invisibility cloak activity.
    • Analyze how computer vision algorithms can be influenced by lighting, background, or human appearance, and discuss implications for equity and inclusion.

    Participation details:

    Recommended mastery level: No prior experience with computer vision or programming is required, however, basic understanding of the Python programming language could be helpful (although it’s not required).
    Language: English
    Number of participants: 15, no registrations.
    Duration: 90 minutes.