# Hyperspectral Image Reconstruction for Predicting Chick Embryo Mortality Towards Advancing Egg and Hatchery Industry

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.13843 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2405.13843/

## Key facts

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- First posted on arXiv 22 May 2024.

## Builds on (most cited first, 8 of 8)

- [Photo-Realistic Single Image Super-Resolution Using a Generative Adversarial Network](https://mlsanity.com/paper/1609.04802/) (2016)
- [Restormer: Efficient Transformer for High-Resolution Image Restoration](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2111.09881/) (2021)
- [Enhanced Deep Residual Networks for Single Image Super-Resolution](https://mlsanity.com/paper/1707.02921/) (2017)
- [How Do Vision Transformers Work?](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2202.06709/) (2022)
- [MST++: Multi-stage Spectral-wise Transformer for Efficient Spectral Reconstruction](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2204.07908/) (2022)
- [Hierarchical Regression Network for Spectral Reconstruction from RGB Images](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2005.04703/) (2020)
- [A survey on computational spectral reconstruction methods from RGB to hyperspectral imaging](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2106.15944/) (2021)
- [Deep learning-based hyperspectral image reconstruction for quality assessment of agro-product](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2405.12313/) (2024)

## Abstract (arXiv)

As the demand for food surges and the agricultural sector undergoes a transformative shift towards sustainability and efficiency, the need for precise and proactive measures to ensure the health and welfare of livestock becomes paramount. In the context of the broader agricultural landscape outlined, the application of Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI) takes on profound significance. HSI has emerged as a cutting-edge, non-destructive technique for fast and accurate egg quality analysis, including the detection of chick embryo mortality. However, the high cost and operational complexity compared to conventional RGB imaging are significant bottlenecks in the widespread adoption of HSI technology. To overcome these hurdles and unlock the full potential of HSI, a promising solution is hyperspectral image reconstruction from standard RGB images. This study aims to reconstruct hyperspectral images from RGB images for non-destructive early prediction of chick embryo mortality. Firstly, the performance of different image reconstruction algorithms, such as HRNET, MST++, Restormer, and EDSR were compared to reconstruct the hyperspectral images of the eggs in the early incubation period. Later, the reconstructed spectra were used to differentiate live from dead chick-producing eggs using the XGBoost and Random Forest classification methods. Among the reconstruction methods, HRNET showed impressive reconstruction performance with MRAE of 0.0955, RMSE of 0.0159, and PSNR of 36.79 dB. This study motivated that harnessing imaging technology integrated with smart sensors and data analytics has the potential to improve automation, enhance biosecurity, and optimize resource management towards sustainable agriculture 4.0.