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This study introduces a fast CenterNet apple recognition method to improve real-time detection for apple-picking robots in complex environments. The enhanced YoloV5 model achieved high accuracy, even in challenging dark or occluded conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Computer Vision
  • Agricultural Technology

Background:

  • Traditional apple-picking robots struggle with real-time apple detection in complex agricultural settings.
  • Accurate fruit identification is crucial for efficient automated harvesting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an efficient and accurate apple recognition method for dense scenes, enhancing robotic harvesting capabilities.
  • To improve the real-time detection of multiple apple targets in challenging environments.

Main Methods:

  • A fast CenterNet apple recognition method was proposed, utilizing a resnet-44 fully convolutional network, region of interest network (RPN), and region of interest (ROI).
  • An improved YoloV5 network model was employed for experimental validation.

Main Results:

  • The improved YoloV5 model achieved high recognition accuracies of 94.1% and 95.8% for apples in nighttime conditions.
  • The method demonstrated improved recognition of occluded and dark-light features, showing increased robustness on actual datasets.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed CenterNet method, particularly with the improved YoloV5 model, significantly enhances apple detection efficiency and accuracy for robotic applications.
  • The developed model is robust and effective in complex, low-light, and occluded scenarios, paving the way for more advanced automated harvesting.