Warehouse Automation

Overview

This project addresses the critical challenge of accurate pose and shape estimation for boxes in large-scale warehouse environments, where traditional methods often struggle with the variety and complexity of real-world scenarios.

Research Challenge

Warehouse environments present unique challenges for computer vision systems:

  • High variability in box types and sizes
  • Complex lighting conditions
  • Occlusion and clutter
  • Real-time processing requirements

Key Contributions

Domain Adaptation

  • Novel techniques for adapting to warehouse environments
  • Handling domain shift between training and testing
  • Robust performance across different warehouse layouts

Box Pose and Shape Estimation

  • Accurate estimation of 3D pose and dimensions
  • Real-time processing for industrial applications
  • Robust to various box types and conditions

Large-Scale Validation

  • Testing in real warehouse environments
  • Performance evaluation on diverse scenarios
  • Scalable solutions for industrial deployment

Applications

  • Automated warehouse management
  • Inventory tracking and management
  • Robotic picking and sorting
  • Quality control and inspection

Publications

  • “Box Pose and Shape Estimation and Domain Adaptation for Large-Scale Warehouse Automation” - ISER 2025

Industry Impact

This work has direct applications in:

  • E-commerce fulfillment centers
  • Manufacturing logistics
  • Distribution networks
  • Automated storage systems

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