# What is computer vision?

Source: https://cloudbrain.in/glossary/computer-vision
Last updated: 2026-11-10

Computer vision is a field of AI that lets software interpret images and video — recognising objects, reading drawings or measuring progress from photographs. On construction sites it can help track progress, check safety equipment or compare work against drawings using site photos.

## Why does computer vision matter for architects, engineers and contractors in India?

On construction sites it can help track progress, check safety equipment or compare work against drawings using site photos. In design offices it can read scanned drawings and extract information.

## What is an example of computer vision?

Weekly site photos are analysed to estimate which floors have completed slab casting, and a project manager confirms the result before reporting.

## Where does CloudBrain come in?

Our [custom AI tools and agents](/services/custom-ai) service helps architecture, engineering and construction firms put this into practice. See the related terms below, or browse the full [AEC × AI glossary](/glossary).