Beyond Cameras : Passively Sensing the EM Spectrum .

​If our primary proof of an object’s physical properties relies entirely on the mediation of light, on what logical grounds do we maintain absolute certainty of its persistent existence when that medium is removed? Does an object in total darkness retain its properties, or do those properties cease to exist until they are observed again?

​Does an object cease to exist in pitch darkness ? A camera or eyes can sense it when there's light . But when it's dark - ( the object still exists. In fact , you bump into a table when you walk right into it in pitch darkness ) .

​The aim of this discussion is to shed light on passive object detection beyond visible light . A camera transforms photons into pixels . We need a new device that transforms the rest of the spectrum into images that can be classified by vision models .

​An initial discussion was held at Stanford University and there were suggestions on what properties we could be searching for . That birthed molecular sensing , musical transpositions , among others , including trying a different uniform medium like gravity .

​We are bringing this discussion to the east coast .

​About the organizers

​Wendy Frezah is the founder of Spairally, where we build compact AI-based sensing systems for public safety. Our current work uses acoustic sensing, but I am exploring whether electromagnetic sensing could provide useful spatial information about the physical environment without microphones and cameras .

​See you there !