Attention-oriented residual block for real-time low-light image enhancement in smart ports

Lu Li, Wenyu Xu, Yuan Gao, Yuxu Lu, Dong Yang, Ryan Wen Liu, Ran Zhang

Abstract: Highlights•An Attention-oriented Residual Block (ARB) enhances low-light port image quality.•Combining channel and spatial attention units boosts learning and mapping abilities.•Demonstrates excellent performance on synthetic and real-world port images.•Contributes to port operation efficiency and safety in adverse weather conditions.