Better Segmentation
Better segmentation in images aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of separating objects or regions of interest from their background. Current research focuses on enhancing existing architectures like U-Net and incorporating transformers, exploring novel attention mechanisms and loss functions, and leveraging techniques like self-supervised learning and multi-modal fusion to reduce reliance on large annotated datasets. These advancements are significant for various applications, including medical image analysis, where accurate segmentation is crucial for diagnosis and treatment planning, and also for broader computer vision tasks such as robotic grasping and document processing.
Papers
Improving Segmentation and Detection of Lesions in CT Scans Using Intensity Distribution Supervision
Seung Yeon Shin, Thomas C. Shen, Ronald M. Summers
A Hierarchical Transformer Encoder to Improve Entire Neoplasm Segmentation on Whole Slide Image of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Zhuxian Guo, Qitong Wang, Henning Müller, Themis Palpanas, Nicolas Loménie, Camille Kurtz