AI-Assisted Annotation Tools

AI-assisted annotation tools help you create high-quality training data faster by automatically generating captions and suggesting phrase-box linkings. Datature Vi's IntelliScribe features accelerate the annotation process while maintaining accuracy.

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Part of annotation workflow

Upload images → Use AI-assisted tools (you are here) → Annotate → Train model

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Prerequisites

• A dataset with uploaded images
• Understanding of phrase grounding annotation workflow
• Access to the Datature Vi annotator
• Familiarity with annotation concepts

Learn about annotation →

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IntelliScribe features

For phrase grounding

Learn how to use IntelliScribe →

Benefits

3-5× faster annotation

AI assistance dramatically speeds up annotation:

• No need to manually type captions
• Automatic phrase-to-box linking
• Reduce repetitive tasks
• Focus on review and refinement

Time savings example:

• Manual annotation: 2-3 minutes per image
• With IntelliScribe: 30-45 seconds per image

Consistent terminology

AI uses standardized language:

• Consistent object naming
• Standard color descriptions
• Regular spatial terms
• Professional terminology

This consistency improves model training quality.

Quality and accuracy

While AI-generated suggestions are good starting points:

• Always review AI suggestions
• Edit for domain-specific terms
• Verify accuracy for your use case
• Refine for maximum quality

Annotation best practices →

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How to use IntelliScribe

Step 1: Generate caption

When annotating for phrase grounding:

1. Load an image in the annotator
2. Press C or click IntelliScribe Caption
3. AI analyzes the image and generates a descriptive caption
4. Review and edit the caption as needed (press T for text tool)

Step 2: Draw bounding boxes

1. Press R for rectangle tool
2. Draw bounding boxes around objects mentioned in the caption
3. Create boxes for all key objects

Step 3: Auto-link phrases

1. Press P or click IntelliScribe Phrases
2. AI automatically highlights phrases and links them to your boxes
3. Review the links - adjust if needed
4. Press E to move to the next image

Complete phrase grounding guide →

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Best practices

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When to use AI assistance

Ideal scenarios

✅ Large datasets — Hundreds or thousands of images to annotate ✅ Common objects — Standard items like vehicles, people, products ✅ Tight deadlines — Need to complete annotation quickly ✅ Initial labeling — Get started fast, refine later ✅ Team consistency — Maintain standardized terminology

When manual annotation is better

❌ Highly specialized domains — Medical, scientific, or niche industries ❌ Custom terminology — Specific jargon or proprietary terms ❌ Complex relationships — Intricate spatial or logical relationships ❌ Small datasets — Under 50 images where manual is just as fast ❌ Maximum precision — Critical applications requiring perfect accuracy

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Comparison: Manual vs AI-assisted

Recommendation: Use AI-assisted tools for speed, then manually refine for domain accuracy.

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Troubleshooting

IntelliScribe not generating captions

Potential causes:

• Network connectivity issues
• Image loading problems
• Service temporary unavailability

Solutions:

• Check internet connection
• Refresh the page and try again
• Try with a different image
• Contact support if persistent

Generated captions are inaccurate

This is expected behavior:

• AI provides suggestions, not perfect annotations
• Review and edit all generated content
• Customize for your domain
• Add missing details manually

Remember: AI accelerates the process, human review ensures quality.

Phrase links are incorrect

Solutions:

• Delete incorrect links (press D, click phrase)
• Manually highlight correct phrases (press H)
• Draw new boxes if needed (press R)
• Edit caption for clarity (press T)

Phrase grounding guide →

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Advanced tips

Optimize AI suggestions

1. Use high-quality images — Clear, well-lit photos produce better captions
2. Standard views — Front-facing, standard angles work best
3. Minimal clutter — Less background noise improves object detection
4. Good resolution — Higher resolution images yield more detailed captions

Workflow efficiency

1. Batch similar images — Process similar images together for consistency
2. keyboard shortcuts — Master shortcuts for speed (C, P, R, H, T, E)
3. Review in batches — Generate AI captions for multiple images, then review all
4. Create templates — Save common phrasing patterns for your domain

Keyboard shortcuts reference →

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Next steps

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Related resources

• Annotate data — Overview of annotation workflows
• Annotate for phrase grounding — Complete phrase grounding guide
• Annotate for VQA — VQA annotation guide
• Phrase grounding concepts — Learn about phrase grounding
• Upload data — Add images to datasets
• Create a dataset — Set up datasets for annotation
• Upload annotations — Import existing annotations
• View dataset insights — Check annotation progress
• Train a model — Use annotations for VLM training
• Manage datasets — Organize and maintain datasets
• Quickstart — End-to-end workflow tutorial