What technology does the Violet robot utilize to process vision?

The Violet robot utilizes the Intel® Movidius™ Myriad™ X vision processing unit (VPU) to process vision, which is a specialized hardware designed for efficient deep learning and computer vision tasks. This technology allows the robot to perform complex visual processing quickly and with lower power consumption, making it suitable for real-time applications such as object detection and recognition.

The Movidius Myriad X is optimized to handle tasks related to artificial intelligence and machine learning directly on the device, which is crucial for robots that need to analyze their environment in real-time. This capability enables the Violet robot to interpret visual data from its surroundings effectively and make decisions based on that information, enhancing its autonomy and functionality.

In contrast, the other options do not provide the same level of specialized processing power for visual tasks. Outsourcing services refers to external services used for processing tasks but does not imply on-device capabilities. Standard optical lenses, while essential for capturing visual information, do not contribute to the processing aspect. The Raspberry Pi processor, while versatile and capable of various tasks, lacks the dedicated resources that the Myriad X brings to vision processing, particularly in terms of AI functionalities and efficiency.