TECNO and DxOMark Launch First Fully-Automated Imaging Lab for Unsupervised Testing of Camera Performance
TECNO and DxOMark Establish World's First Automated Imaging Laboratory
In a groundbreaking move, TECNO, a leading Android smartphone manufacturer, has partnered with DxOMark to establish the world's first fully automated imaging laboratory in Chongqing, China. This innovative lab is set to revolutionise the smartphone imaging industry.
The new laboratory is equipped with a 3D head model and scientifically calibrated 2D color charts representing global skin tone diversity. These features aim to advance the development of smartphone imaging technology by focusing on a more inclusive, precise, and standardised camera experience.
The partnership between TECNO and DxOMark transforms objective imaging evaluation with the implementation of the DxO Mark Camera V6 standard. This technology sets a new scientific benchmark for smartphone imaging, ensuring the lab's research contributes significantly to the advancement of the industry.
DxOMark, a separate company from the French software firm DxO, specialises in scientific evaluations and benchmarks for image and display quality. The company's Camera V6 testing technology is now implemented in the TECNO lab, providing a robust foundation for the lab's research.
The automated system in the laboratory uses robotic arms for micron-level positioning accuracy, fully automated chart switching, and AI-controlled environmental simulation. This system is designed to capture the full spectrum of people's complexions, enhancing the lab's ability to test and improve smartphone imaging across a wide range of skin tones.
The system optimises noise reduction algorithms for Southeast Asia, where night shot clarity is critical, and enhances exposure calibration for African markets where users prefer brighter images. These adaptations demonstrate TECNO's commitment to creating smartphones that cater to diverse global markets.
Fanyi Zhou, Head of TECNO's Imaging Quality Lab, stated that this partnership fundamentally transforms objective imaging evaluation. TECNO is pioneering efforts to ensure smartphones capture a wider range of skin tones with greater accuracy.
The automated system in the lab carries out complete testing workflows without human intervention, from initial calibration to final report generation. TECNO is integrating the results of the new lab's research into its smartphone and imaging technology roadmap, promising exciting advancements in the near future.
This joint imaging laboratory establishes a new imaging evaluation standard through fully automated testing, multidimensional skin-tone adaptation, and intelligent regional customization. The partnership aims to accelerate the global shift towards more inclusive, precise, and standardised camera technology.
