Agricultural AI & Computer Vision
Multi-step chestnut physical characteristics classification model based on vision transformation using a single-view RGB image
This study introduces a k-means clustering-Vision Transformer (ViT) based approach for classifying chestnuts into five cultivars, two size grades, and two rottenness states using a single-view RGB image. By preprocessing 17,797 images with k-means clustering and training ViT alongside CNN models (EfficientNetB0, ResNet-50, DarkNet-53), the research demonstrates ViT's superior performance across all classification tasks. This robust framework offers an accurate, efficient, and scalable solution for automated chestnut sorting, enhancing industrial grading systems and data-driven quality assessment.
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Automated Chestnut Classification Process
Vision Transformer Performance
Model Comparison: ViT vs. CNNs
Enhanced Industrial Grading
Automated Chestnut Classification Process
The proposed methodology involves several key steps to achieve accurate multi-class chestnut classification.
Vision Transformer Performance
ViT consistently outperformed CNN models across all classification tasks (cultivar, size, rottenness), demonstrating its superior pattern-recognition capability due to self-attention mechanisms capturing global contextual relationships.
Model Comparison: ViT vs. CNNs
A comparative analysis of ViT against EfficientNetB0, ResNet-50, and DarkNet-53 revealed distinct strengths and limitations.
Enhanced Industrial Grading
The automated sorting system promises significant enhancements for industrial grading, addressing current challenges of manual sorting.
Enterprise Process Flow
Original chestnut image
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Subset each chestnut
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K-means clustering
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Remove background
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Resize crop image
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Data labeling
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Deep learning training
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Deep learning testing
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Evaluation
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ViT Accuracy (Rottenness Classification)
| Feature | ViT | DarkNet-53 | ResNet-50 | EfficientNetB0 |
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| Overall Accuracy | Highest | High | Moderate | Lower |
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| Computational FPS (approx.) | 40.75 | 86.65 | 132.77 | 162.95 |
Revolutionizing Chestnut Processing
Traditional manual sorting is labor-intensive, inconsistent, and unsuitable for high-throughput operations. The k-means-ViT framework provides a highly accurate and efficient solution, enabling reliable, scalable, and data-driven quality assessment. This translates into standardized product packaging, tailored post-harvest treatment, and minimized post-harvest losses. For instance, improved rottenness detection alone can prevent microbial spread and increase shelf life, boosting commercial value.
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