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An integrated framework combining an improved YOLOv8 with spatially deformable convolution and a deep neural decision forest achieves over 92% accuracy in identifying multi-scale transmission line defects, outperforming conventional detection models in mean average precision. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To develop an enhanced computer vision framework combining modified YOLOv8 and deep neural decision forests for automated defect identification in UAV-based transmission line inspections.

August 24, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Transmission line defect detection via an integrated improved YOLOv8 and deep neural random forest framework

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LLLiangshuai Liu LMLingming Meng ALAnchang Li

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Model evaluation demonstrates high-accuracy defect detection on transmission lines using modified YOLOv8 and deep decision forests, indicating improved multi-scale aerial inspection capabilities.

Key Points

To develop an enhanced computer vision framework combining modified YOLOv8 and deep neural decision forests for automated defect identification in UAV-based transmission line inspections.
Integrated spatially deformable convolution (SDC) to boost multi-scale feature extraction alongside a hybrid loss function for robust defect pattern recognition.
Employed a deep neural decision forest (DNDF) for fine-grained classification across five conditions: normal, stains, cracks, corrosion, and surface peeling.
Benchmarked detection accuracy, model parameters, and inference speed against Faster R-CNN, YOLOv7-M, YOLOv9-C, and YOLOv11-M.
Achieved recognition accuracy exceeding 92% across all five target condition categories.
Increased detection speed by 36 FPS and decreased parameter size by 54.57% compared to Faster R-CNN.
Improved mean average precision (mAP) by 2.6% over YOLOv7-M, 2.38% over YOLOv9-C, and 1.9% over YOLOv11-M.

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Liu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8c0010bca056c88e6dee91 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-63976-0

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August 24, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Transmission line defect detection via an integrated improved YOLOv8 and deep neural random forest framework

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Authors

LLLiangshuai Liu LMLingming Meng ALAnchang Li

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Overview

Model evaluation demonstrates high-accuracy defect detection on transmission lines using modified YOLOv8 and deep decision forests, indicating improved multi-scale aerial inspection capabilities.

Key Points

To develop an enhanced computer vision framework combining modified YOLOv8 and deep neural decision forests for automated defect identification in UAV-based transmission line inspections.
Integrated spatially deformable convolution (SDC) to boost multi-scale feature extraction alongside a hybrid loss function for robust defect pattern recognition.
Employed a deep neural decision forest (DNDF) for fine-grained classification across five conditions: normal, stains, cracks, corrosion, and surface peeling.
Benchmarked detection accuracy, model parameters, and inference speed against Faster R-CNN, YOLOv7-M, YOLOv9-C, and YOLOv11-M.
Achieved recognition accuracy exceeding 92% across all five target condition categories.
Increased detection speed by 36 FPS and decreased parameter size by 54.57% compared to Faster R-CNN.
Improved mean average precision (mAP) by 2.6% over YOLOv7-M, 2.38% over YOLOv9-C, and 1.9% over YOLOv11-M.

Cite This Study

Liu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8c0010bca056c88e6dee91 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-63976-0

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