This document discusses using MATLAB and a DSP processor for image processing and computer vision applications. It describes how MATLAB can be used to acquire images, analyze image content, and control actuators. However, image processing requires significant computational resources, so the code is run on a computer connected to a webcam rather than a microcontroller. The Texas Instruments TMS320C6713 DSK platform allows MATLAB codes to be implemented on a DSP processor for these types of applications. Example applications mentioned include medical imaging, object recognition, and robotic vision.