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.

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