A Novel Approach for the Counting of Wood Logs Using cGANs and Image Processing Techniques

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2605.23775v1
• Date: Fri, 22 May 2026 15:43:16 GMT
• Title: A Novel Approach for the Counting of Wood Logs Using cGANs and Image Processing Techniques
• Abstract summary: We introduce an approach leveraging Conditional Generative Adversarial Networks (cGANs) for eucalyptus log segmentation in images.<n>Our method demonstrated robust performance, achieving an average Accuracy_pixel of 96.4% and Accuracy_logs of 92.3%.<n>The practical implications of this method are significant for operational forestry, enabling more accurate inventory management.
• Score: 1.0554048699217669
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
• Abstract: This study tackles the challenge of precise wood log counting, where applications of the proposed methodology can span from automated approaches for materials management, surveillance, and safety science to wood traffic monitoring, wood volume estimation, and others. We introduce an approach leveraging Conditional Generative Adversarial Networks (cGANs) for eucalyptus log segmentation in images, incorporating specialized image processing techniques to handle noise and intersections, coupled with the Connected Components Algorithm for efficient counting. To support this research, we created and made publicly available a comprehensive database of 466 images containing approximately 13,048 eucalyptus logs, which served for both training and validation purposes. Our method demonstrated robust performance, achieving an average Accuracy_pixel of 96.4% and Accuracy_logs of 92.3%, with additional measures such as F1 scores ranging from 0.879 to 0.933 and IoU values between 0.784 and 0.875, further validating its effectiveness. The implementation proves to be efficient with an average processing time of 0.713s per image on an NVIDIA T4 GPU, making it suitable for realtime applications. The practical implications of this method are significant for operational forestry, enabling more accurate inventory management, reducing human errors in manual counting, and optimizing resource allocation. Furthermore, the segmentation capabilities of the model provide a foundation for advanced applications such as eucalyptus stack volume estimation, contributing to a more comprehensive and refined analysis of forestry operations. The methodology's success in handling complex scenarios, including intersecting logs and varying environmental conditions, positions it as a valuable tool for practical applications across related industrial sectors.

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