Livia

The Laboratory of Imaging, Vision and Artificial Intelligence (LIVIA) is a research unit at the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) in Montreal, focusing on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to solve complex real-world problems. LIVIA's work centres around the visual perception of 2D and 3D environments, using AI for dynamic and static modelling. Their research areas include machine learning, computer vision, pattern recognition, adaptive and intelligent systems, information fusion, and optimisation of complex systems. LIVIA's primary applications cover medical and satellite imaging, video analysis, surveillance, biometrics (such as face and voice recognition), affective computing in healthcare, and document digitisation. A key focus is on developing AI-based systems capable of handling large datasets with limited annotations, for tasks like tumour detection or assessing mental health conditions. LIVIA also conducts significant research and development, leading to innovations like convolutional neural networks and advanced AI algorithms that have practical applications in fields such as healthcare, security, and robotics. The lab has a strong reputation for its contributions to AI engineering, both academically and industrially, as seen in numerous publications and collaborations. LIVIA is associated with several research chairs, including those on embedded neural networks for building control, computer vision for industrial applications, and AI for digital health. The laboratory has been operational for nearly 30 years and is recognised for training highly qualified personnel and disseminating research through international conferences and journals.