Applications of Geometric Algebra in Engineering: Simplifying Computer Vision and Enabling Faster Rendering

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TLDR Geometric algebra simplifies computer vision and enables faster rendering of objects, making drone projects possible, while also providing a unifying language for mathematics, computer science, engineering, and physics.

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