YTCNet: A Real-time Algorithm for Parcel Damage Detection with Rich Features and Attention

Zhi Chen, Cuifeng Du, Yuyu Zhou, Haoxuan Guan, Xiujie Huang, Zhefu Li, Changjiang Liu, Xiaotian Zhuang, Xingyu Zhu, Quanlong Guan

Abstract: In this study, we tackle the challenge of parcel damage detection and present YTCNet to improve both accuracy and real-time performance. We enhance the Yolov5 algorithm by integrating C3TR modules into the architecture to capture more comprehensive feature information. Furthermore, we introduce the CBAM attention module to focus on critical areas in parcel images, enhancing the model’s feature extraction capabilities. By effectively combining C3TR and CBAM modules, we successfully developed an efficient parcel damage detection algorithm. Our experimental results demonstrate the superior performance of YTCNet in accuracy and real-time processing compared to various object detection models across multiple parcel damage scenarios. Our research significantly contributes to the logistics supply chain industry by aligning with IoT development. It enables practical applications to more effectively identify parcel damage, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction.