Using a Region-Based Convolutional Neural Network (R-CNN) for Potato Segmentation in a Sorting Process

This study focuses on the segmentation part in the development of a potato-sorting system that utilizes camera input for the segmentation and classification of potatoes. The key challenge addressed is the need for efficient segmentation to allow the sorter to handle a higher volume of potatoes simul...

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Main Authors: Jaka Verk, Jernej Hernavs, Simon Klančnik
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
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description This study focuses on the segmentation part in the development of a potato-sorting system that utilizes camera input for the segmentation and classification of potatoes. The key challenge addressed is the need for efficient segmentation to allow the sorter to handle a higher volume of potatoes simultaneously. To achieve this, the study employs a region-based convolutional neural network (R-CNN) approach for the segmentation task, while trying to achieve more precise segmentation than with classic CNN-based object detectors. Specifically, Mask R-CNN is implemented and evaluated based on its performance with different parameters in order to achieve the best segmentation results. The implementation and methodologies used are thoroughly detailed in this work. The findings reveal that Mask R-CNN models can be utilized in the production process of potato sorting and can improve the process.
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spelling doaj-art-c9a23bdc81ff4c93be2248ec065d4fdc2025-08-20T02:17:00ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582025-03-01147113110.3390/foods14071131Using a Region-Based Convolutional Neural Network (R-CNN) for Potato Segmentation in a Sorting ProcessJaka Verk0Jernej Hernavs1Simon Klančnik2Laboratory for Machining Processes, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor, Koroška Cesta 46, 2000 Maribor, SloveniaLaboratory for Machining Processes, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor, Koroška Cesta 46, 2000 Maribor, SloveniaLaboratory for Machining Processes, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor, Koroška Cesta 46, 2000 Maribor, SloveniaThis study focuses on the segmentation part in the development of a potato-sorting system that utilizes camera input for the segmentation and classification of potatoes. The key challenge addressed is the need for efficient segmentation to allow the sorter to handle a higher volume of potatoes simultaneously. To achieve this, the study employs a region-based convolutional neural network (R-CNN) approach for the segmentation task, while trying to achieve more precise segmentation than with classic CNN-based object detectors. Specifically, Mask R-CNN is implemented and evaluated based on its performance with different parameters in order to achieve the best segmentation results. The implementation and methodologies used are thoroughly detailed in this work. The findings reveal that Mask R-CNN models can be utilized in the production process of potato sorting and can improve the process.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/7/1131image segmentationpotato sortingneural networkmask RCNNobject detectionproduction process
spellingShingle Jaka Verk
Jernej Hernavs
Simon Klančnik
Using a Region-Based Convolutional Neural Network (R-CNN) for Potato Segmentation in a Sorting Process
Foods
image segmentation
potato sorting
neural network
mask RCNN
object detection
production process
title Using a Region-Based Convolutional Neural Network (R-CNN) for Potato Segmentation in a Sorting Process
title_full Using a Region-Based Convolutional Neural Network (R-CNN) for Potato Segmentation in a Sorting Process
title_fullStr Using a Region-Based Convolutional Neural Network (R-CNN) for Potato Segmentation in a Sorting Process
title_full_unstemmed Using a Region-Based Convolutional Neural Network (R-CNN) for Potato Segmentation in a Sorting Process
title_short Using a Region-Based Convolutional Neural Network (R-CNN) for Potato Segmentation in a Sorting Process
title_sort using a region based convolutional neural network r cnn for potato segmentation in a sorting process
topic image segmentation
potato sorting
neural network
mask RCNN
object detection
production process
url https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/7/1131
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