Dual-Stream Fusion Network with ConvNeXtV2 for Pig Weight Estimation Using RGB-D Data in Aisles

In the field of livestock management, noncontact pig weight estimation has advanced considerably with the integration of computer vision and sensor technologies. However, real-world agricultural settings present substantial challenges for these estimation techniques, including the impacts of variabl...

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Published in:Animals (Basel) 2023-12, Vol.13 (24), p.3755
Main Authors: Tan, Zujie, Liu, Junbin, Xiao, Deqin, Liu, Youfu, Huang, Yigui
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accuracy
Algorithms
Cameras
computer vision
Data collection
Datasets
Deep learning
Efficiency
Hogs
Imaging systems
Livestock
Machine vision
mass measurement
Pork
Pork industry
Swine
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Summary:In the field of livestock management, noncontact pig weight estimation has advanced considerably with the integration of computer vision and sensor technologies. However, real-world agricultural settings present substantial challenges for these estimation techniques, including the impacts of variable lighting and the complexities of measuring pigs in constant motion. To address these issues, we have developed an innovative algorithm, the moving pig weight estimate algorithm based on deep vision (MPWEADV). This algorithm effectively utilizes RGB and depth images to accurately estimate the weight of pigs on the move. The MPWEADV employs the advanced ConvNeXtV2 network for robust feature extraction and integrates a cutting-edge feature fusion module. Supported by a confidence map estimator, this module effectively merges information from both RGB and depth modalities, enhancing the algorithm's accuracy in determining pig weight. To demonstrate its efficacy, the MPWEADV achieved a root-mean-square error (RMSE) of 4.082 kg and a mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) of 2.383% in our test set. Comparative analyses with models replicating the latest research show the potential of the MPWEADV in unconstrained pig weight estimation practices. Our approach enables real-time assessment of pig conditions, offering valuable data support for grading and adjusting breeding plans, and holds broad prospects for application.
ISSN:2076-2615
2076-2615
DOI:10.3390/ani13243755