Research on high-speed classification and location algorithm for logistics parcels based on a monocular camera

Abstract The rapid development of the logistics industry has driven innovations in parcel sorting technology, among which the swift and precise positioning and classification of parcels have become key to enhancing the performance of logistics systems. This study aims to address the limitations of t...

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Main Authors: Zhehao Lu, Ning Dai, Xudong Hu, Kaixin Xu, Yanhong Yuan
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-07-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-66941-x
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description Abstract The rapid development of the logistics industry has driven innovations in parcel sorting technology, among which the swift and precise positioning and classification of parcels have become key to enhancing the performance of logistics systems. This study aims to address the limitations of traditional light curtain positioning methods in logistics sorting workshops amidst high-speed upgrades. This paper proposes a high-speed classification and location algorithm for logistics parcels utilizing a monocular camera. The algorithm combines traditional visual processing methods with an enhanced version of the lightweight YOLOv5 object detection algorithm, achieving high-speed, high-precision parcel positioning. Through the adjustment of the network structure and the incorporation of new feature extraction modules and ECIOU loss functions, the model’s robustness and detection accuracy have been significantly improved. Experimental results demonstrate that this model exhibits outstanding performance on a customized logistics parcel dataset, notably enhancing the model's parameter efficiency and computational speed, thereby offering an effective solution for industrial applications in high-speed logistics supply.
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spelling doaj-art-410b7e2cef2a4b708a60b87093822cda2025-02-02T12:25:26ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222024-07-0114111610.1038/s41598-024-66941-xResearch on high-speed classification and location algorithm for logistics parcels based on a monocular cameraZhehao Lu0Ning Dai1Xudong Hu2Kaixin Xu3Yanhong Yuan4Key Laboratory of Modern Textile Machinery&Technology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech UniversityKey Laboratory of Modern Textile Machinery&Technology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech UniversityKey Laboratory of Modern Textile Machinery&Technology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech UniversityKey Laboratory of Modern Textile Machinery&Technology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech UniversityKey Laboratory of Modern Textile Machinery&Technology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech UniversityAbstract The rapid development of the logistics industry has driven innovations in parcel sorting technology, among which the swift and precise positioning and classification of parcels have become key to enhancing the performance of logistics systems. This study aims to address the limitations of traditional light curtain positioning methods in logistics sorting workshops amidst high-speed upgrades. This paper proposes a high-speed classification and location algorithm for logistics parcels utilizing a monocular camera. The algorithm combines traditional visual processing methods with an enhanced version of the lightweight YOLOv5 object detection algorithm, achieving high-speed, high-precision parcel positioning. Through the adjustment of the network structure and the incorporation of new feature extraction modules and ECIOU loss functions, the model’s robustness and detection accuracy have been significantly improved. Experimental results demonstrate that this model exhibits outstanding performance on a customized logistics parcel dataset, notably enhancing the model's parameter efficiency and computational speed, thereby offering an effective solution for industrial applications in high-speed logistics supply.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-66941-xLogistics parcel positioningMonocular camera algorithmYOLOv5High-speed logistics application
spellingShingle Zhehao Lu
Ning Dai
Xudong Hu
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Yanhong Yuan
Research on high-speed classification and location algorithm for logistics parcels based on a monocular camera
Scientific Reports
Logistics parcel positioning
Monocular camera algorithm
YOLOv5
High-speed logistics application
title Research on high-speed classification and location algorithm for logistics parcels based on a monocular camera
title_full Research on high-speed classification and location algorithm for logistics parcels based on a monocular camera
title_fullStr Research on high-speed classification and location algorithm for logistics parcels based on a monocular camera
title_full_unstemmed Research on high-speed classification and location algorithm for logistics parcels based on a monocular camera
title_short Research on high-speed classification and location algorithm for logistics parcels based on a monocular camera
title_sort research on high speed classification and location algorithm for logistics parcels based on a monocular camera
topic Logistics parcel positioning
Monocular camera algorithm
YOLOv5
High-speed logistics application
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-66941-x
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