Accurate Segmentation
Accurate segmentation, the precise delineation of objects or regions within an image or volume, is a crucial task across diverse scientific fields and applications. Current research focuses on improving segmentation accuracy and efficiency using various deep learning architectures, including U-Net variants, transformers (like SwinUNETR), and novel approaches like the Segment Anything Model (SAM) and its extensions, often incorporating techniques such as graph attention networks and prototype learning. These advancements are driving progress in medical image analysis (e.g., cancer diagnosis, fetal monitoring), remote sensing, and industrial applications (e.g., automated building information modeling), enabling more accurate and efficient analysis of complex data. The development of robust and efficient segmentation methods continues to be a significant area of focus, with ongoing efforts to address challenges such as limited labeled data, ambiguous boundaries, and high computational costs.
Papers
Unsupervised Domain Adaptation with Contrastive Learning for OCT Segmentation
Alvaro Gomariz, Huanxiang Lu, Yun Yvonna Li, Thomas Albrecht, Andreas Maunz, Fethallah Benmansour, Alessandra M. Valcarcel, Jennifer Luu, Daniela Ferrara, Orcun Goksel
Cartoon-texture evolution for two-region image segmentation
Laura Antonelli, Valentina De Simone, Marco Viola