HKAN: A Hybrid Kolmogorov–Arnold Network for Robust Fabric Defect Segmentation
2024

HKAN: A Hybrid Kolmogorov–Arnold Network for Robust Fabric Defect Segmentation

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Author Information

Author(s): Li Min, Ye Pei, Cui Shuqin, Zhu Ping, Liu Junping

Primary Institution: School of Computer and Artificial Intelligence, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, China

Hypothesis

Can combining CNNs with Transformers and Kolmogorov–Arnold Networks improve fabric defect segmentation?

Conclusion

The HKAN model outperforms existing semantic segmentation models in fabric defect detection.

Supporting Evidence

  • HKAN achieved 99.33% pixel accuracy and 91.60% mean intersection over union on the Four-Fabric-Defects Dataset.
  • HKAN outperformed all other models in terms of accuracy and computational efficiency.
  • Extensive experiments demonstrated HKAN's superior performance across diverse fabric images.

Takeaway

This study created a new way to find fabric defects using a mix of different computer vision techniques, making it better at spotting problems in fabrics.

Methodology

The study developed a Hybrid KAN model that integrates CNNs, Transformers, and KANs for fabric defect segmentation, using extensive experiments on three datasets.

Limitations

The model's computational complexity may hinder its application in resource-constrained environments.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3390/s24248181

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