C omputational vision concerns to the area of science dedicated to develop theories and technologies for extracting useful information about the world from data images of the viewing scene. The recent technological evolution of computers and image capture devices, with accessible prices, has expanded the use of computational vision technology to several applications.

S ome examples where computational vision can be applied are: analysis of human semen and chromosome, dimensional measurement of mechanics parts, intruders detection, target tracking, morphologic analysis of cells, platform guidance, and others.

S ome institutions developing research on computer vision are: