From Photon to Perception: Rethinking HDR Validation for Automotive Cameras
High dynamic range (HDR) imaging has become essential for modern ADAS and autonomous driving systems, but producing a visually appealing image does not always result in better perception performance.
Trade-offs between LED flicker mitigation, motion blur, dynamic resolution and low-light performance can significantly affect how reliably vehicles detect and interpret their surroundings. We spoke with Gabriel Bowers, Senior Principal Engineer at Mobileye, about why traditional image quality metrics are no longer enough, how real-world HDR validation should be approached, and why a “photon to KPI” methodology is becoming increasingly important for safety-critical automotive camera systems.
Training the ISP: How Differentiable Imaging Improves Automotive AI
As vehicle perception systems become more dependent on AI, the image pipeline can no longer be treated as a fixed step before the neural network begins.
In this interview, Arm Technical Director – Imaging Alexis Lluis Gomez, explains how differentiable ISPs allow image processing parameters to be optimised directly against perception performance. From reducing manual tuning and adapting to new sensors, to helping preserve model accuracy across changing camera platforms, he explores how task-specific imaging could reshape the route from raw sensor data to production-ready automotive AI.
OMNIVISION Looks Ahead to AutoSens Europe 2025
At AutoSens Europe 2025, OMNIVISION will reinforce its leadership in automotive imaging with groundbreaking innovations that are shaping the future of ADAS, autonomous driving, and in-cabin safety. From launching the world’s first 5MP RGB-IR and monochrome global shutter HDR CMOS sensor to introducing compact and efficient driver monitoring solutions, OMNIVISION is raising the bar for performance, cost-efficiency, and reliability.
In this exclusive Q&A, OMNIVISION shares insights on its journey to becoming the world’s No. 1 automotive imaging supplier, the secret behind its market-leading 8MP sensor, and how it is preparing for upcoming industry regulations. ⬇
Next-Gen ADAS: How AI Is Transforming Automotive Imaging
In this Q&A ahead of AutoSens USA, we catch up with Dr. Paul Wu, Head of Automotive Product Marketing, to explore how OMNIVISION is optimizing sensor performance across diverse applications, the impact of AI integration, and their role in NVIDIA’s new AI Systems Inspection Lab.