Viewing The AI Vision Sensor Data on the IQ (2nd gen) Brain

The VEX IQ (2nd gen) Brain can display real-time visual data captured by the VEX IQ AI Vision Sensor.

This screen allows users to view detected Color Signatures, AprilTag IDs, and AI Classifications that are built into the system, providing immediate feedback on what the AI Vision Sensor detects in front of it.

Opening the AI Vision Sensor View

IQ Brain with the right arrow highlighted

Press the Right button twice to highlight the Devices menu option.

VEX IQ brain with check mark highlighted

Press the Check button to select Devices.

VEX IQ brain with 4: AI Vision selected. The left and right arrow are highlighted.

In the Devices menu, you will see connected devices on your robot.

Use the Left and Right buttons to select the port that the AI Vision Sensor is in.

VEX IQ brain, with the checkmark highlighted

Then, press the Check button four times to access the AI Vision Screen view.

VEX IQ brain with AI vision window. A red box in the middle. read CX 221, CY 180, W 90, H 83, 38.4C

Press the Check button to cycle through the different views:

  • Red - Any objects that are the color red.
  • Green - Any objects that are the color green.
  • Blue - Any objects that are the color blue.
  • Yellow - Any objects that are the color yellow.
  • Tags - Any identified AprilTag IDs.
  • Objects - Any identified AI Classifications.

Viewing a Color Signature

VEX IQ brain with check highlighted

Press the Check button to select a Color Signature (Red, Blue, Green, or Yellow).

VEX IQ Brain, with the screen section highlighted

Position an object matching the chosen Color Signature within the AI Vision Sensor's field of view.

The object will appear on the screen automatically.

The left side of the screen will update with the value of the Color Signature's Center X and Y coordinates, width, and height.

Go here for more information on how the AI Vision Sensor measures objects.

Viewing AprilTag IDs

VEX IQ Brain with Tags highlighted on the AI vision screen and the check button highlighted.

Press the Check button until the Brain's screen shows Tags in the top-left corner.

VEX IQ brain with AI Vision sensor Tags screen highlighted.

Place an AprilTag ID within the view of the AI Vision Sensor.

The display will show detected AprilTag IDs relative to the sensor's view.

VEX IQ brain with AI Vision sensor Tags screen, the left information highlighted. Reading CX 167, CY 81, Id 2.

The left side of the screen will update with the value of the AprilTag’s Center X and Y coordinates, as well as its ID number.

Go here for more information on how the AI Vision Sensor measures objects.

Viewing AI Classifications

VEX IQ Brain with Objects highlighted on the AI vision screen and the check button highlighted.

Press the Check button until the Brain's screen shows Objects in the top-left corner.

VEX IQ brain with AI Vision sensor Objects screen highlighted.

Place an Object that matches one of the built-in AI Classifications within the view of the AI Vision Sensor.

The display will show the detected AI Classification relative to the sensor's view.

VEX IQ brain with AI Vision sensor Objects screen, the left information highlighted. Reading CX 155, CY 95, Id 8. 48.6C.

The left side of the screen will update with the AI Classification's Center X and Y coordinates, as well as its ID number. 

Go here for more information on how the AI Vision Sensor measures objects.

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