GrokStyle is putting computer vision to work on dwelling decoration with$ 2M in funding

The basic intuition is simple: parallel a piece of furniture( or a light-headed fixture, or any of various categories of produce types) in an likenes to visually similar ones in stock at places. Of trend, sometimes the simplest hypothesis are the most difficult to execute. But Bala and Bell represented it manipulate, and it was impressive enough in action that Ikea on first sight demanded it be in the next secrete of its app. I interpreted it in action and it’s pretty impressive.

Facebook’s acquisition of the company( no words disclosed) procreates impression on a got a couple of breasts: First, the company is devoting heavily in computer eyesight and AI, so GrokStyle and its benefactors are naturally potential targets. Second, Facebook is also trying to invest in its marketplace, and using the camera as an interface for it fits right into the company’s philosophy.

One can imagine how useful it would be to be able to pull up the Facebook camera app, place it at a lamp you like at a inn and check who’s selling it or something like it on the site.

Facebook did not answer my questions regarding how GrokStyle’s tech and squad would be used, but offered the following statement:” We are excited to welcome GrokStyle to Facebook. Their team and technology will contribute to our AI abilities .” Well!

There’s an” rousing journey” send on GrokStyle’s webpage, so the old-fashioned website and service is gone for good. But one assumes that it will reappear in some pattern in the future. I’ve asked the founders for commentary and will update the announce if I hear back.