Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.32985/ijeces.15.9.5
On-Tree Mango Fruit Count Using Live Video- Split Image Dataset to Predict Better Yield at Pre-Harvesting Stage
Devender Nayak Nenavath
orcid.org/0009-0006-6999-2257
; Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore School of Computer Science and Engineering-SCOPE Vellore, Tamilnadu, India-632014
Boominathan Perumal
orcid.org/0000-0002-6220-0353
; Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore School of Computer Science and Engineering-SCOPE Vellore, Tamilnadu, India-632014
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* Corresponding author.
Abstract
This study introduces a method for fruit counting in agricultural settings using video capture and the YOLOv7 object detection model. By splitting captured videos into frames and strategically selecting representative frames, the approach aims to accurately estimate fruit counts while minimizing the risk of double counting. YOLOv7, known for its efficiency and accuracy in object detection, is employed to analyze selected frames and detect fruits on trees. Demonstrated the method's effectiveness through its ability to provide farmers with precise yield estimations, optimize resource management, and facilitate early detection of orchard issues such as pest infestations or nutrient deficiencies. This technological integration reduces labor costs and supports sustainable agricultural practices by improving productivity and decision-making capabilities. The scalability of the approach makes it suitable for diverse orchard sizes and types, offering a promising tool for enhancing agricultural efficiency and profitability. The researcher compared YOLOv5n, YOLOv5s, YOLOv7, and YOLOv7-tiny with eight-sided imaging techniques around the tree. The experimental results of YOLOv7 with the eight-sided technique performed best and achieved a count accuracy of 97.7% on a single tree in just 17.112 ms of average inference time. On multiple trees, it is 95.48% in just 17 ms of average inference time, with the help of an eight- sided method on tree images.
Keywords
computer vision; Deep Learning; Image Processing; Agricultural Technology; Horticulture Fruit;
Hrčak ID:
321662
URI
Publication date:
16.10.2024.
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