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Design of smart citrus picking model based on Mask RCNN and adaptive threshold segmentation
Ziwei Guo1, Yuanwu Shi2, Ibrar Ahmad3
1Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan, China.
Peerj. Computer Science
|March 14, 2024
Summary
This study introduces an advanced deep learning model for automated citrus harvesting, achieving over 95% accuracy in identifying fruit. This innovation supports the future of smart agriculture and intelligent fruit collection.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Technology
- Computer Vision
- Deep Learning
Background:
- Smart agriculture increasingly relies on automation and deep learning for enhanced efficiency.
- Computer vision and deep learning enable real-time agricultural monitoring, plant growth detection, and ripeness assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an automated citrus harvesting system using a novel deep learning model.
- To improve the accuracy and efficiency of citrus fruit detection and identification in smart agriculture.
Main Methods:
- Developed an Attention-based Mask Region-based Convolutional Neural Network (ATT-MRCNN) model integrating channel and spatial attention mechanisms.
- Applied Mask Region-based Convolutional Neural Networks (Mask R-CNN) to diverse citrus image classifications.
- Utilized transfer learning for model training to enhance data performance and optimize efficiency.
Main Results:
- The ATT-MRCNN model achieved a recognition rate exceeding 95% across three sensory recognition tasks.
- The integrated attention mechanisms significantly enhanced the efficacy of citrus image detection.
Conclusions:
- The proposed ATT-MRCNN model offers robust algorithmic support for automated citrus harvesting.
- This research provides essential guidance for the advancement of intelligent harvesting systems in smart agriculture.

