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Attention-optimized 3D segmentation and reconstruction system for sewer pipelines employing multi-view images

Ma, Duo; Wang, Niannian; Fang, Hongyuan; Chen, Weiwei; Li, Bin; Zhai, Kejie; (2024) Attention-optimized 3D segmentation and reconstruction system for sewer pipelines employing multi-view images. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering 10.1111/mice.13241. (In press).

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Abstract

Existing deep learning-based defect inspection results on images lack depth information to fully demonstrate the sewer, despite their high accuracy. To address this limitation, a novel attention-optimized three-dimensional (3D) segmentation and reconstruction system for sewer pipelines is presented. First, a real-time sewer segmentation method called AM-Pipe-SegNet is developed to inspect defects (i.e., misalignment, obstacle, and fracture) efficiently. Attention mechanisms (AMs) are introduced to improve the performance of segmentation. Second, an attention-optimized and sparse-initialized depth estimation network called AM-Pipe-DepNet is presented to generate depth maps from multi-view images. Third, a 2D-to-3D mapping algorithm is proposed to remove noise and transform the sewer segmentation results into 3D spaces. Comparison experiments reveal that incorporating AMs into the network significantly enhances pipe segmentation and 3D reconstruction performance. Finally, two digital replicas of real sewer pipes are built based on photos taken by probes, providing valuable insights for sewer maintenance.

Type: Article
Title: Attention-optimized 3D segmentation and reconstruction system for sewer pipelines employing multi-view images
DOI: 10.1111/mice.13241
Publisher version: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/mice.13241
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10198453
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