Roboflow Blog

4 Mar 2025 • 4 min read

Multimodal Benchmark Datasets

When new multimodal models come out, they need to be tested on reliable benchmarks to see how well they perform across different tasks. Today we'll share some of the best multimodal benchmark datasets you can use to evaluate new models.

4 Mar 2025 • 5 min read

Cohere Aya Vision: Multimodal and Vision Analysis

Learn how Cohere Aya Vision performs on a series of qualitative multimodal task evaluations.

28 Feb 2025 • 7 min read

GPT-4.5 Multimodal and Vision Analysis

Read our analysis of how GPT-4.5 performs on multimodal vision tasks like VQA and object detection.

28 Feb 2025 • 15 min read

What is a Foundation Model? An Introduction.

Learn how to use Foundation Models in Roboflow Workflows to interpret image and video.

27 Feb 2025 • 5 min read

What Is Edge AI And How Does It Work?

By running models "at the edge," companies can benefit from high performance, fast decision making, reduced cloud costs, and enhanced security.

27 Feb 2025 • 4 min read

OpenCV Color Spaces and Conversion: An Introduction

Learn how to convert data from the default BGR OpenCV color space to RGB, HSV, and more.

26 Feb 2025 • 16 min read

How to Improve the Accuracy of Your Computer Vision Model: A Guide

Read our tips on how to improve your computer vision model, guided by our experience helping hundreds of businesses train models.

21 Feb 2025 • 12 min read

Different Types of AI Models and How to Use Them

Discover an overview of AI models, highlighting how they are trained, deployed, and used across different domains. Understanding the core concepts and how to use these models is essential for leveraging AI's full potential.

20 Feb 2025 • 5 min read

Launch: Use YOLOv12 with Roboflow

Learn how to label data for, train, and deploy YOLOv12 models with Roboflow.

19 Feb 2025 • 5 min read

How to Train a YOLOv12 Object Detection Model on a Custom Dataset

Learn how to train a YOLOv12 object detection model on a custom dataset.

19 Feb 2025 • 5 min read

Parallel Inference Requests with Roboflow

Learn how to make parallel inference requests to the Roboflow Hosted API and to a Roboflow Dedicated Deployment.

17 Feb 2025 • 5 min read

AI in Farming: 5 Ways Computer Vision Is Transforming Agriculture

Every year, pests destroy about 40% of global agricultural productivity, costing the industry over $70 billion. But thanks to advancements in computer vision, farmers can now identify and eliminate these destructive pests with precision, boosting crop yields and protecting profits

14 Feb 2025 • 7 min read

How to use Llama 3.2 Vision for OCR

Learn how to use Llama 3.2 Vision block in Roboflow Workflows to extract text from images.

13 Feb 2025 • 5 min read

Computer Vision Software

Computer vision is the ability for a computer to see and understand the physical world. With computer vision, computers can learn to identify, recognize, and pinpoint the position of objects — driving real change in the real world.

13 Feb 2025 • 15 min read

50 Computer Vision Examples and Real-World Applications

In this guide, we break down 50 practical use cases where businesses are deploying computer vision today.

13 Feb 2025 • 3 min read

How to Integrate Roboflow with Ignition with OPC UA

Learn how to integrate Roboflow Workflows with Ignition.

13 Feb 2025 • 7 min read

OpenAI o3-mini: Vision and Multimodal Features

Read our analysis of how OpenAI's O3 Mini model performs on various computer vision tasks.

12 Feb 2025 • 4 min read

AI For Office Supply Retailers

Discover the ways AI can save time and drive revenue for office supply retailers.

11 Feb 2025 • 4 min read

Workplace Safety AI: Detect Hazards

By proactively identifying hazards, monitoring equipment health, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols, computer vision helps facilities reduce risks, prevent costly incidents, and optimize overall operational efficiency.

11 Feb 2025 • 7 min read

Top Free Research Datasets

Successful research and data science projects begin with quality datasets. Here is a collection of the top free and open research datasets.

5 Feb 2025 • 8 min read

Best Computer Vision Tools

Explore a variety of the best computer vision tools that meet a mix of needs within the space.

5 Feb 2025 • 9 min read

Using AI to Score Split the G

A few weeks ago, I had an argument with a roommate over a popular Guinness drinking trend called Split the G. The argument was over whose split was better. After a few moments of back and forth, I had a realization. This was the perfect task for an AI application

4 Feb 2025 • 5 min read

How to Use Gemini for OCR

Learn how to use Roboflow Workflows to build vision AI applications that use Gemini's OCR capabilities.

3 Feb 2025 • 9 min read

Measuring the Accuracy of Drawn Circles with Computer Vision

Learn how to measure the accuracy of circles drawn on paper using computer vision.