Image segmentation using convolutional neural networks in multi-sensor information fusion

In recent years, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various industries, with image processing playing an important role in the revolution. AI-powered image analysis has opened up new possibilities in healthcare diagnostics, autonomous navigation, and security surveillance, fuelling demand for sophisticated image-processing solutions. This paper describes an innovative approach to AI image processing that combines multi-sensor data fusion with convolutional neural networks (CNNs) within a fuzzy neural network framework. This integration uses data from various sensors, including cameras, lidar, and radar, to improve the robustness and precision of image analysis and interpretation. The T-S model serves as the foundation for the information fusion strategy. A comprehensive investigation of deep learning algorithms reveals inherent strengths such as robustness and parallelism. However, it also identifies limitations, particularly in image segmentation tasks, characterized by challenges like premature convergence and prolonged computation times. The paper proposes a quantization technique for deep learning algorithms to address these issues and introduces chaotic optimization to expedite convergence rates. It also presents a novel three-dimensional Otsu threshold segmentation method based on CNNs, which overcomes noise susceptibility in traditional two-dimensional approaches. Integrating Gray morphology and this three-dimensional Otsu threshold segmentation method results in the development of a three-dimensional Gray Otsu model. This model is the basis for designing a fitness function for the CNN algorithm, optimizing its efficacy. Experimental validation demonstrates the proposed algorithm's effectiveness, achieving an impressive 91% accuracy rate while displaying robust noise resistance and versatility. Comparative assessments against other leading AI architectures, including multilayer perceptron, radial basis function network, recurrent neural network, and long short-term memory network, affirm the superior performance achieved by the proposed approach.