Xue Xiao, Chen Chen, Martin Skitmore, Heng Li, Yue Deng
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Abstract
This research explores edge computing for construction site monitoring using computer vision (CV)-based worker detection methods. The feasibility of using edge computing is validated by testing worker detection models (yolov5 and yolov8) on local computers and three edge computing devices (Jetson Nano, Raspberry Pi 4B, and Jetson Xavier NX). The results show comparable mAP values for all devices, with the local computer processing frames six times faster than the Jetson Xavier NX. This study contributes by proposing an edge computing solution to address data security, installation complexity, and time delay issues in CV-based construction site monitoring. This approach also enhances data sustainability by mitigating potential risks associated with data loss, privacy breaches, and network connectivity issues. Additionally, it illustrates the practicality of employing edge computing devices for automated visual monitoring and provides valuable information for construction managers to select the appropriate device.
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ACS Applied Electronic Materials is an interdisciplinary journal publishing original research covering all aspects of electronic materials. The journal is devoted to reports of new and original experimental and theoretical research of an applied nature that integrate knowledge in the areas of materials science, engineering, optics, physics, and chemistry into important applications of electronic materials. Sample research topics that span the journal's scope are inorganic, organic, ionic and polymeric materials with properties that include conducting, semiconducting, superconducting, insulating, dielectric, magnetic, optoelectronic, piezoelectric, ferroelectric and thermoelectric.
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