Astrocyte
Code-free AI training tool
Astrocyte is a code-free AI training tool from Teledyne Vision Solutions designed to quickly deploy deep learning models for machine vision applications. This software empowers users to harness their own images of products, samples, and defects to train neural networks without requiring AI expertise or coding. With a highly flexible graphical user interface, Astrocyte allows for the visualisation and interpretation of models for performance and accuracy before exporting them for runtime use.
High-Speed, High-Flexibility AI Training
Astrocyte provides an impressive interface that delivers the flexibility needed to train neural networks on 2D images for a wide variety of applications. Users can use their own image samples to train networks for unique object detection, classification, noise reduction, and segmentation. Training is deployed entirely on the user's PC to ensure full privacy, removing any requirement to share sensitive data on the cloud.
Comprehensive Model Performance and Interpretation
The application offers visualising and interpreting models to ensure optimised performance and reliability. Users can monitor training progress through a graphical view with the ability to cancel or resume sessions as needed. Once optimised, models can be exported for later use at runtime within Teledyne Dalsa’s Sapera Processing and Sherlock platforms.
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| OS Support | Microsoft Windows (Linux to come) |
| Visualisation | Numerical metrics, heatmaps, and graphical training progress |
| AI Architectures | Multiple deep learning architectures for diverse applications |
| Training Location | Local user PC for full data privacy |
| Runtime Platforms | Teledyne Dalsa Sapera Processing and Sherlock |
| Pre-trained Models | Included for reduced training effort |
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What's new in Astrocyte 1.53?
The latest release of Astrocyte introduces several enhancements to improve performance, accessibility, and the licensing model:
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Modern GPU support: Introducing support for NVIDIA RTX 5000 series and later GPU families for both training and inference engines.
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Multi-language nterface: Users can now choose their preferred language upon launch, including English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), and Korean.
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UI enhancements: General improvements to the user interface with new graphic icons and layout changes.
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Simplified licensing: Astrocyte 1.53 is now included with the Sapera Essential SDK license, allowing for AI experimentation and prototyping at a lower price point.
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Perpetual SDK licenses: Annual renewal part numbers are now obsolete as SDK licenses have transitioned to a perpetual model.
Astrocyte AI Capabilities

Anomaly Detection
A binary classifier that identifies rare defects by learning from "good" samples. Excels with imbalanced datasets where few "bad" samples are available.

Object Detection
Identify and locate multiple objects of interest simultaneously. Provides identification, coordinates, and orientation for precise localisation.

Object Classification
Predict specific classes for items. Ideal for character recognition, part identification, and categorising objects into predefined groups.

Image Segmentation
Divide images into segments at the pixel level. Critical for shape analysis, precise defect qualification, and advanced food sorting.
Optimise your machine vision solution
Astrocyte offers a code-free path to professional AI deployment. Contact us to find the right configuration for your specific inspection or automation project.
