Enhanced Deep Learning Models for Real-Time Weed Classification on the Edge
摘要
This paper presents a deep learning-based solution to the challenge of weed infestation in the context of modern agriculture. We leverage visual similarities of weed species through a hierarchical classification approach and explore real-time weed detection using state-of-the-art deep learning models. Our experiments using MobileNetV2 and NASNetMobile, optimized for edge applications, yield remarkable accuracies of 98.90 and 97.58%, respectively. Additionally, the paper explores real-time weed detection using the YOLOv7 and YOLOv8 framework, achieving a precision of 0.9860 and 0.9902, respectively. The deployment of these advanced technologies on the edge offers a transformative solution for weed management, ensuring precise and targeted weedicide application, thereby minimizing environmental harm and streamlining the weed management process for farmers.