What is eCognition?

eCognition is a geospatial object-based image analysis (GEOBIA) software platform developed by Trimble. It's primarily used for the advanced analysis of remote sensing data, such as satellite imagery and aerial photography, as well as LiDAR data. eCognition enables users to extract meaningful information from complex imagery by segmenting the image into meaningful objects based on spectral, spatial, and contextual information. It is used in various applications like land cover mapping, environmental monitoring, urban planning, and infrastructure management.