12.1.4.4.1 RGB and Thermal Fusion for Object Extraction

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Sensor Fusion. Infrared. RGB-T Object Detection. Thermal Imaging. Object Detection.

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Semantic segmentation, Feature extraction, Semantics, Task analysis, Transformers, Context modeling, Solid modeling, RGB-T semantic segmentation BibRef

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Jiang, X.R.[Xiu-Rong], Hou, Y.F.[Yi-Fan], Tian, H.[Hui], Zhu, L.[Lin],
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image segmentation, object detection BibRef

Zhang, R.H.[Rui-Heng], Li, L.[Lu], Zhang, Q.[Qi], Zhang, J.[Jin], Xu, L.X.[Li-Xin], Zhang, B.M.[Bao-Min], Wang, B.L.[Bing-Lu],
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CirSysVideo(34), No. 8, August 2024, pp. 6735-6748.
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Feature extraction, Object detection, Videos, Data mining, Semantics, Pedestrians, Image color analysis, multi-modal feature fusion BibRef

Wang, J.[Jue], Lin, Y.X.[Yu-Xiang], Zhao, Q.[Qi], Luo, D.[Dong], Chen, S.[Shuaibao], Chen, W.[Wei], Peng, X.J.[Xiao-Jiang],
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Gas detection, RGB-Thermal, Gas-DB BibRef

Li, W.[Wuxin], Chen, Q.[Qian], Gu, G.H.[Guo-Hua], Sui, X.[Xiubao],
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Siamese network, Infrared image, Visible image, Image match, Feature fusion BibRef

Han, Q.Q.[Qian-Qian], Xi, R.P.[Run-Ping], Chen, Q.[Qian],
Infrared and Visible Image Fusion Based on Biological Vision,
ICIVC22(694-701)
IEEE DOI 2301
Visualization, Fuses, Convolution, Feature extraction, Decoding, Biological information theory, Image fusion, Biological Vision, Dual-mode cellular mechanism BibRef

Yang, Q.M.[Qi-Min], Ren, K.[Kan], Chen, Q.[Qian],
AMSFusion: An Adaptive Multi-Scale Infrared and Visible Image Fusion Network Based on Attention Mechanisms,
CirSysVideo(36), No. 1, January 2026, pp. 653-668.
IEEE DOI 2602
Feature extraction, Image fusion, Transformers, Training, Computational modeling, Computational efficiency, Autoencoders, adaptive fusion BibRef

Xu, Q.Q.[Qi-Qi], Di, Z.G.[Zhen-Guang], Dong, H.Y.[Hao-Yu], Yang, G.[Gang],
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RGB-T salient object detection, Modality differences, Specific features, Multi-modal fusion BibRef

Lai, W.J.[Wen-Jie], Zeng, F.[Fanyu], Hu, X.[Xiao], He, S.W.[Shao-Wei], Liu, Z.J.[Zi-Ji], Jiang, Y.D.[Ya-Dong],
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IP(33), 2024, pp. 6676-6690.
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Semantic segmentation, Accuracy, Semantics, Deformation, Feature extraction, Registers, Real-time systems, Noise, shared encoder BibRef

Luo, Y.[Yi], Shao, F.[Feng], Mu, B.Y.[Bao-Yang], Chen, H.W.[Hang-Wei], Li, Z.[Zhuo], Jiang, Q.P.[Qiu-Ping],
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CirSysVideo(34), No. 11, November 2024, pp. 10662-10677.
IEEE DOI 2412
Feature extraction, Task analysis, Object detection, Decoding, Semantics, Lighting, Data mining, triple-modal fusion BibRef

Zeng, Y.Q.[Yu-Qiao], Liang, T.F.[Teng-Fei], Jin, Y.[Yi], Li, Y.D.[Yi-Dong],
MMI-Det: Exploring Multi-Modal Integration for Visible and Infrared Object Detection,
CirSysVideo(34), No. 11, November 2024, pp. 11198-11213.
IEEE DOI 2412
Feature extraction, Image fusion, Object detection, Task analysis, Optimization, Data mining, Fourier transformation BibRef

Wang, S.[Shuo], Yang, G.[Gang], Xu, Q.Q.[Qi-Qi], Dai, X.[Xun],
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IET-CV(18), No. 8, 2024, pp. 1285-1299.
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learning (artificial intelligence) BibRef

Chen, L.[Liang], Zhong, B.[Bineng], Liang, Q.H.[Qi-Hua], Zheng, Y.Z.[Yao-Zong], Mo, Z.Y.[Zhi-Yi], Song, S.X.[Shu-Xiang],
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CirSysVideo(34), No. 12, December 2024, pp. 12388-12398.
IEEE DOI 2501
Target tracking, Feature extraction, Decoding, Task analysis, Transformers, Visualization, Encoding, Multi-modal tracking, single-object tracking BibRef

Wei, C.H.[Chi-Heng], Bai, L.[Lianfa], Chen, X.Y.[Xiao-Yu], Han, J.[Jing],
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Peng, F.G.[Feng-Guang], Ding, Z.[Zihan], Chen, Z.M.[Zi-Ming], Wang, G.[Gang], Hui, T.R.[Tian-Rui], Liu, S.[Si], Shi, H.[Hang],
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PR(147), 2024, pp. 110092.
Elsevier DOI 2312
RGB-Thermal, Semantic segmentation, Region-Adaptive Channel Modulation, Context-Complementary Spatial Modulation BibRef

Bao, L.X.[Liu-Xin], Zhou, X.F.[Xiao-Fei], Zheng, B.[Bolun], Cong, R.M.[Run-Min], Yin, H.B.[Hai-Bing], Zhang, J.Y.[Ji-Yong], Yan, C.G.[Cheng-Gang],
IFENet: Interaction, Fusion, and Enhancement Network for V-D-T Salient Object Detection,
IP(34), 2025, pp. 483-494.
IEEE DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2501
Visible-depth-thermal. V-D-T. Feature extraction, Object detection, Correlation, Logic gates, Decoding, Transformers, Semantics, Cognition, Visualization, Fuses, enhancement BibRef

Zhu, Y.B.[Ya-Bin], Wang, Q.W.[Qian-Wu], Li, C.L.[Cheng-Long], Tang, J.[Jin], Gu, C.J.[Cheng-Jie], Huang, Z.X.[Zhi-Xiang],
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Chen, Y.[Yu], Li, X.[Xiang], Luan, C.[Chao], Hou, W.M.[Wei-Min], Liu, H.C.[Hao-Chen], Zhu, Z.[Zihui], Xue, L.[Lian], Zhang, J.Q.[Jian-Qi], Liu, D.[Delian], Wu, X.[Xin], Wei, L.F.[Lin-Fang], Jian, C.C.[Chao-Chao], Li, J.Z.[Jin-Ze],
Cross-level interaction fusion network-based RGB-T semantic segmentation for distant targets,
PR(161), 2025, pp. 111218.
Elsevier DOI 2502
Semantic segmentation, Feature fusion, Cross modality, Multi-scale information, Distant object BibRef

Zhao, S.[Shenlu], Li, J.Y.[Jing-Yi], Zhang, Q.[Qiang],
C^4Net: Excavating Cross-Modal Context- and Content-Complementarity for RGB-T Semantic Segmentation,
CirSysVideo(35), No. 2, February 2025, pp. 1347-1361.
IEEE DOI 2502
Semantic segmentation, Feature extraction, Excavation, Decoding, Semantics, Thermal sensors, Automobiles, Data mining, semantic gaps BibRef

Yi, S.[Shi], Chen, M.T.[Meng-Ting], Yuan, X.S.[Xue-Song], Guo, S.[Si], Wang, J.[Jiashuai],
An interactive fusion attention-guided network for ground surface hot spring fluids segmentation in dual-spectrum UAV images,
PandRS(220), 2025, pp. 661-691.
Elsevier DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2502
Ground surface hot spring fluids, Dual-spectrum UAV images, RGB-Thermal (RGB-T) semantic segmentation, Hybrid consistency learning strategy BibRef

Zhou, W.[Wujie], Gong, T.T.[Ting-Ting], Yan, W.Q.[Wei-Qing],
Knowledge Distillation SegFormer-Based Network for RGB-T Semantic Segmentation,
SMCS(55), No. 3, March 2025, pp. 2170-2182.
IEEE DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2502
Feature extraction, Semantic segmentation, Semantics, Knowledge engineering, Convolutional neural networks, Accuracy, transformer BibRef

Zhao, S.[Shenlu], Jin, Z.[Ziniu], Jiao, Q.[Qiang], Zhang, Q.[Qiang], Han, J.G.[Jun-Gong],
Resolving semantic conflicts in RGB-T semantic segmentation,
PR(162), 2025, pp. 111398.
Elsevier DOI 2503
RGB-T semantic segmentation, Semantic conflicts, Complementary information, Global contextual information BibRef

Liu, J.Y.[Jin-Yuan], Wu, G.Y.[Guan-Yao], Liu, Z.[Zhu], Wang, D.[Di], Jiang, Z.Y.[Zhi-Ying], Ma, L.[Long], Zhong, W.[Wei], Fan, X.[Xin], Liu, R.S.[Ri-Sheng],
Infrared and Visible Image Fusion: From Data Compatibility to Task Adaption,
PAMI(47), No. 4, April 2025, pp. 2349-2369.
IEEE DOI 2503
Image fusion, Visualization, Surveys, Meters, Object detection, Feature extraction, Taxonomy, Semantic segmentation, object detection BibRef

Liu, J.Y.[Jin-Yuan], Fan, X.[Xin], Huang, Z.[Zhanbo], Wu, G.Y.[Guan-Yao], Liu, R.S.[Ri-Sheng], Zhong, W.[Wei], Luo, Z.X.[Zhong-Xuan],
Target-aware Dual Adversarial Learning and a Multi-scenario Multi-Modality Benchmark to Fuse Infrared and Visible for Object Detection,
CVPR22(5792-5801)
IEEE DOI 2210
Visualization, Fuses, Object detection, Benchmark testing, Adversarial machine learning, Sensor systems, Datasets and evaluation BibRef

Ming, R.[Rui], Xiao, Y.X.[Yi-Xian], Liu, X.Y.[Xin-Yu], Zheng, G.[Guolong], Xiao, G.[Guobao],
SSDFusion: A scene-semantic decomposition approach for visible and infrared image fusion,
PR(163), 2025, pp. 111457.
Elsevier DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2503
Image fusion, Feature decomposition, Semantic awareness BibRef

Wang, J.[Jie], Li, G.Q.[Guo-Qiang], Yu, H.J.[Hong-Jie], Xi, J.W.[Jin-Wen], Shi, J.[Jie], Wu, X.Y.[Xue-Ying],
Intra-Modality Self-Enhancement Mirror Network for RGB-T Salient Object Detection,
CirSysVideo(35), No. 3, March 2025, pp. 2513-2525.
IEEE DOI 2503
Imaging, Feature extraction, Decoding, Sensors, Object detection, Interpolation, Thermal sensors, Mirrors, intra-modality self-enhancement BibRef

Liu, J.[Jinfu], Liu, H.[Hong], Li, X.[Xia], Ren, J.[Jiale], Xu, X.H.[Xin-Hua],
MiLNet: Multiplex Interactive Learning Network for RGB-T Semantic Segmentation,
IP(34), 2025, pp. 1686-1699.
IEEE DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2503
Feature extraction, Semantic segmentation, Semantics, Multiplexing, Decoding, Representation learning, Transformers, Training, Lighting, asymmetric simulated learning BibRef

Meng, F.Z.[Fang-Zhou], Hong, A.[Aoping], Tang, H.Y.[Hong-Ying], Tong, G.[Guanjun],
FQDNet: A Fusion-Enhanced Quad-Head Network for RGB-Infrared Object Detection,
RS(17), No. 6, 2025, pp. 1095.
DOI Link 2503
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Zhou, W.[Wujie], Wu, H.P.[Hong-Ping], Jiang, Q.P.[Qiu-Ping],
MDNet: Mamba-Effective Diffusion-Distillation Network for RGB-Thermal Urban Dense Prediction,
CirSysVideo(35), No. 4, April 2025, pp. 3222-3233.
IEEE DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2504
Computational modeling, Adaptation models, Predictive models, Image segmentation, Accuracy, Semantics, self-distillation BibRef

Tian, L.Y.[Ling-Yun], Shen, Q.[Qiang], Deng, Z.L.[Zi-Long], Gao, Y.[Yang], Wang, S.[Simiao],
Mask-Guided Cross-Modality Fusion Network for Visible-Infrared Vehicle Detection,
SPLetters(32), 2025, pp. 1815-1819.
IEEE DOI 2505
Feature extraction, Vehicle detection, Hafnium, Frequency modulation, Training, Meteorology, Head, Decoding, location-sensitive masked autoencoder BibRef

Zhou, X.F.[Xiao-Fei], Wu, X.L.[Xiao-Ling], Bao, L.[Liuxin], Yin, H.B.[Hai-Bing], Jiang, Q.P.[Qiu-Ping], Zhang, J.Y.[Ji-Yong],
AGFNet: Adaptive Gated Fusion Network for RGB-T Semantic Segmentation,
ITS(26), No. 5, May 2025, pp. 6477-6492.
IEEE DOI 2505
Semantic segmentation, Logic gates, Image edge detection, Decoding, Fuses, Feature extraction, Aggregates, Adaptive systems, Semantics, cross-modal BibRef

Hou, J.[Jia], Wen, H.F.[Hong-Fa], Wang, S.[Shuai], Yan, C.G.[Cheng-Gang],
I3Net: Intensive information interaction network for RGB-T salient object detection,
IVC(158), 2025, pp. 105525.
Elsevier DOI 2505
RGB-T salient object detection, Cross-modality fusion, Feature selection, Direction-aware attention, Intensive interaction BibRef

Zhao, C.H.[Chun-Hui], Wang, W.X.[Wen-Xuan], Yan, Y.M.[Yi-Ming], Ge, B.Y.[Bao-Yu], Hou, W.[Wei], Gao, F.J.[Feng-Jiao],
A Re-Identification Framework for Visible and Thermal-Infrared Aerial Remote Sensing Images with Large Differences of Elevation Angles,
RS(17), No. 11, 2025, pp. 1956.
DOI Link 2506
BibRef

Ying, X.[Xinyi], Xiao, C.[Chao], An, W.[Wei], Li, R.J.[Ruo-Jing], He, X.[Xu], Li, B.Y.[Bo-Yang], Cao, X.[Xu], Li, Z.X.[Zhao-Xu], Wang, Y.Q.[Ying-Qian], Hu, M.Y.[Ming-Yuan], Xu, Q.Y.[Qing-Yu], Lin, Z.P.[Zai-Ping], Li, M.[Miao], Zhou, S.L.[Shi-Lin], Liu, L.[Li], Sheng, W.D.[Wei-Dong],
Visible-Thermal Tiny Object Detection: A Benchmark Dataset and Baselines,
PAMI(47), No. 7, July 2025, pp. 6088-6096.
IEEE DOI 2506
Object detection, Benchmark testing, Measurement, Annotations, Roads, Performance evaluation, Weight measurement, Training, benchmark dataset BibRef

Hu, K.[Ke], He, Y.D.[Yu-Dong], Li, Y.[Yuan], Zhao, J.Y.[Jia-Yu], Chen, S.[Song], Kang, Y.[Yi],
EI²Det: Edge-Guided Illumination-Aware Interactive Learning for Visible-Infrared Object Detection,
CirSysVideo(35), No. 7, July 2025, pp. 7101-7115.
IEEE DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2507
Lighting, Object detection, Image edge detection, Feature extraction, Autonomous vehicles, Meteorology, Image fusion, autonomous driving BibRef

Huang, J.Y.[Jun-Yu], Lian, J.L.[Jia-Ling], Cao, F.Y.[Fang-Yu], Chen, J.W.[Jia-Wei], Luo, R.[Renbo], Yang, J.X.[Jin-Xin], Shi, Q.[Qian],
PONet: A Compact RGB-IR Fusion Network for Vehicle Detection on OrangePi AIpro,
RS(17), No. 15, 2025, pp. 2650.
DOI Link 2508
BibRef

Yin, H.Q.[Han-Qi], Zhang, L.G.[Li-Guo], Sun, Y.M.[Yi-Ming], Yin, G.S.[Gui-Sheng],
ERTFNet: Enhanced RGB-T Fusion Network for semantic segmentation by integrating thermal edge features,
CVIU(259), 2025, pp. 104421.
Elsevier DOI 2509
Semantic segmentation, RGB-T Fusion, Edge extraction BibRef

Liu, C.[Chang], Liu, H.Z.[Hai-Zhuang], Zhuo, J.[Junbao], Zou, B.[Bochao], Chen, J.S.[Jian-Sheng], Zhao, Q.[Qianchuan], Ma, H.M.[Hui-Min],
Implicit alignment and query refinement for RGB-T semantic segmentation,
PR(169), 2026, pp. 111951.
Elsevier DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2509
RGB-T semantic segmentation, Implicit alignment, Query refinement BibRef

Guo, Y.X.[Yi-Xin], Chen, Z.[Zhenxue], Rong, X.W.[Xue-Wen], Liu, C.Y.[Cheng-Yun], Song, L.[Lili], Li, Y.[Yidi],
3CNet: Cross-modal cooperative correction network for RGB-T semantic segmentation,
IVC(161), 2025, pp. 105638.
Elsevier DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2509
Cross-modal cooperative correction, RGB-T semantic segmentation, Multi-modal feature fusion, Attention mechanisms BibRef

An, G.H.[Guan-Hua], Geng, Y.[Yuhe], Fang, S.Y.[Sheng-Yu], Guo, J.C.[Ji-Chang],
SFDFNet: Leveraging spatial-frequency deep fusion for RGB-T semantic segmentation,
IVC(161), 2025, pp. 105605.
Elsevier DOI 2509
RGB-T semantic segmentation, Multi-modality, Distinctive feature enhancement, Spatial-frequency feature fusion BibRef

Tian, C.[Chao], Yang, C.[Chao], Zhu, G.Q.[Guo-Qing], Wang, Q.[Qiang], He, Z.Y.[Zhen-Yu],
Learning a robust RGB-Thermal detector for extreme modality imbalance,
PRL(196), 2025, pp. 1-8.
Elsevier DOI 2509
RGB-Thermal, Object detection, Modality imbalance BibRef

Wang, T.[Tao], Wang, H.[Hui], Zhu, Y.L.[Yun-Li], Fan, X.[Xinang], Luo, G.L.[Guo-Liang],
Infrared-Visible Object Detection via Distillation-Fermentation Dual Processing,
SPLetters(32), 2025, pp. 3680-3684.
IEEE DOI 2510
Feature extraction, Semantics, Phase change materials, Convolution, Training, Logic gates, Data mining, Lighting, Computational modeling, object detection BibRef

Wang, L.Y.[Li-Ying], Zhang, X.L.[Xiao-Li], Jia, C.M.[Chuan-Min], Ma, S.W.[Si-Wei],
MAFS: Masked Autoencoder for Infrared-Visible Image Fusion and Semantic Segmentation,
IP(34), 2025, pp. 6490-6505.
IEEE DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2510
Image fusion, Training, Semantic segmentation, Decoding, Transformers, Semantics, Imaging, Feature extraction, Autoencoders, knowledge distillation BibRef

Wang, H.K.[Hong-Kuan], Yu, Q.X.[Qing-Xi], Di, Z.G.[Zhen-Guang], Yang, G.[Gang],
Explicit Semantic Alignment Network for RGB-T salient object detection with Hierarchical Cross-Modal Fusion,
IVC(162), 2025, pp. 105730.
Elsevier DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2510
RGB-T salient object detection, Semantic-guided, Feature alignment BibRef

Zhao, X.F.[Xiao-Feng], Zhang, H.[Hui], Li, C.X.[Chen-Xiao], Wang, K.[Kehao], Zhang, Z.[Zhili],
DVIF-Net: A Small-Target Detection Network for UAV Aerial Images Based on Visible and Infrared Fusion,
RS(17), No. 20, 2025, pp. 3411.
DOI Link 2510
BibRef

Zhou, M.L.[Ming-Liang], Li, Y.Y.[Yun-Yao], Yang, G.C.[Guang-Chao], Wei, X.K.[Xue-Kai], Pu, H.Y.[Hua-Yan], Luo, J.[Jun], Jia, W.J.[Wei-Jia],
COFNet: Contrastive Object-Aware Fusion Using Box-Level Masks for Multispectral Object Detection,
MultMed(27), 2025, pp. 7444-7458.
IEEE DOI 2510
Object detection, Feature extraction, Training, Contrastive learning, Background noise, Visualization, contrastive loss BibRef

Chen, H.J.[Hao-Jie], Wang, Z.[Zhuo], Qin, H.[Hongde], Mu, X.K.[Xiao-Kai],
CFDHI-Net: Correlation-Driven Feature Decoupling and Hierarchical Integration Network for RGB-Thermal Semantic Segmentation,
ITS(26), No. 10, October 2025, pp. 17173-17184.
IEEE DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2511
Feature extraction, Semantic segmentation, Correlation, Transformers, Accuracy, Decoding, Convolution, dual-branch VMamba backbone BibRef

Xiang, X.T.[Xian-Tai], Zhou, G.Y.[Guang-Yao], Niu, B.[Ben], Pan, Z.X.[Zong-Xu], Huang, L.[Lijia], Li, W.[Wenshuai], Wen, Z.X.[Zi-Xiao], Qi, J.[Jiamin], Gao, W.[Wanxin],
Infrared-Visible Image Fusion Meets Object Detection: Towards Unified Optimization for Multimodal Perception,
RS(17), No. 21, 2025, pp. 3637.
DOI Link 2511
BibRef

O'Donnell, K.[Kyle], Kambhamettu, C.[Chandra],
Feature Matching in the Dark: Homography-Based RGB-IR Feature Transformation for Low-Light Vision,
Odometry25(1694-1702)
IEEE DOI 2512
Deep learning, Accuracy, Computational modeling, Lighting, Estimation, Predictive models, Feature extraction, Sensors, multi-modal fusion BibRef

Yang, F.[Fan], Shao, F.[Feng], Mu, B.Y.[Bao-Yang], Chai, X.L.[Xiong-Li], Jiang, Q.P.[Qiu-Ping],
USformer: A U-Shaped Structure Transformer for RGB-Thermal Semantic Segmentation and Traffic Scene Understanding,
ITS(27), No. 1, January 2026, pp. 623-638.
IEEE DOI 2601
Semantic segmentation, Decoding, Image segmentation, Encoding, Transformers, Feature extraction, Semantics, transformer BibRef

Li, Z.Q.[Zhu-Qiang], Zhen, Z.J.[Zhi-Jun], Chen, S.B.[Sheng-Bo], Zhang, L.Q.[Li-Qiang], Cao, L.[Lisai],
Dual-Level Attention Relearning for Cross-Modality Rotated Object Detection in UAV RGB-Thermal Imagery,
RS(18), No. 1, 2026, pp. 107.
DOI Link 2601
BibRef

Xu, W.H.[Wen-Hao], Yang, Y.[You],
JFDet: Joint Fusion and Detection for Multimodal Remote Sensing Imagery,
RS(18), No. 1, 2026, pp. 176.
DOI Link 2601
BibRef

Wang, X.X.[Xiao-Xia], Xi, J.T.[Jiang-Tao], Yang, F.[Fengbao], Yang, Y.J.[Yun-Jia], Li, M.[Minglu],
PFI-Net: A parallel feature interaction network for infrared and visible target detection,
PR(174), 2026, pp. 113003.
Elsevier DOI 2602
Target detection, Feature extraction, Parallel feature interaction, Weighted detection boxes fusion BibRef


Park, C.[Chanyeong], Jang, J.[Junbo], Lee, J.[Jiyoon], Yoon, J.[Jaehong], Baek, M.[Minju], Paik, J.[Joonki],
VIDA: Unsupervised Visible-to-Infrared Domain Adaptation for Object Detection Using Large Vision Language Model,
ICIP25(1426-1431)
IEEE DOI 2601
Training, Adaptation models, Vehicle safety, Object detection, Data collection, Robustness, Data models, Infrared BibRef

Wang, H.Y.[Hao-Yu], Zhao, F.[Fangkai], Chen, F.[Fangmei], Wang, F.S.[Fa-Sheng], Sun, F.M.[Fu-Ming],
Mirror Feature-Aware Generative Adversarial Network for RGB-T Salient Object Detection,
ICIP25(1888-1893)
IEEE DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2601
Semantics, Noise, Imaging, Object detection, Generative adversarial networks, Feature extraction, Symmetric Two-stage Encoder BibRef

Zhang, C.[Ce], Wan, Z.[Zifu], Stepputtis, S.[Simon], Sycara, K.[Katia], Xie, Y.Q.[Ya-Qi],
Spectral-aware Global Fusion for RGB-Thermal Semantic Segmentation,
ICIP25(43-48)
IEEE DOI 2601
Limiting, Image color analysis, Fuses, Semantic segmentation, Refining, Lighting, Focusing, Robustness, Standards, Spectral analysis, Spectral-Aware Feature Fusion BibRef

Li, T.[Ting], Ye, M.[Mao], Wu, T.W.[Tian-Wen], Li, N.[Nianxin], Li, S.F.[Shuai-Feng], Tang, S.[Song], Ji, L.P.[Lu-Ping],
Pseudo Visible Feature Fine-Grained Fusion for Thermal Object Detection,
CVPR25(6710-6719)
IEEE DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2508
Translation, Codes, Fuses, Surveillance, Object detection, Feature extraction, Data models, Text to video, graph based fusion BibRef

Medeiros, H.R.[Heitor R.], Latortue, D.[David], Granger, E.[Eric], Pedersoli, M.[Marco],
Mixed Patch Visible-Infrared Modality Agnostic Object Detection,
WACV25(9023-9032)
IEEE DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2505
Training, Codes, Surveillance, Memory management, Object detection, Detectors, Transformers, Encoding, Mutual information, mixed patch, object detection BibRef

Guo, J.J.[Jun-Jie], Gao, C.Q.[Chen-Qiang], Liu, F.[Fangcen], Meng, D.Y.[De-Yu], Gao, X.B.[Xin-Bo],
Damsdet: Dynamic Adaptive Multispectral Detection Transformer with Competitive Query Selection and Adaptive Feature Fusion,
ECCV24(XXVII: 464-481).
Springer DOI 2412
Code:
WWW Link. BibRef

Xu, J.[Jiacong], Liao, M.Q.[Ming-Qian], Kathirvel, R.P.[Ram Prabhakar], Patel, V.M.[Vishal M.],
Leveraging Thermal Modality to Enhance Reconstruction in Low-light Conditions,
ECCV24(XXXVII: 321-339).
Springer DOI 2412
BibRef

Zhao, G.Q.[Guo-Qiang], Huang, J.J.[Jun-Jie], Yan, X.Y.[Xiao-Yun], Wang, Z.J.[Zhao-Jing], Tang, J.W.[Jun-Wei], Ou, Y.J.[Yang-Jun], Hu, X.R.[Xin-Rong], Peng, T.[Tao],
Open-Vocabulary RGB-Thermal Semantic Segmentation,
ECCV24(LXXIV: 304-320).
Springer DOI 2412
BibRef

El Ahmar, W.[Wassim], Massoud, Y.[Yahya], Kolhatkar, D.[Dhanvin], AlGhamdi, H.[Hamzah], Alja'Afreh, M.[Mohammad], Laganiere, R.[Robert], Hammoud, R.[Riad],
Enhanced Thermal-RGB Fusion for Robust Object Detection,
PBVS23(365-374)
IEEE DOI 2309
BibRef

Zhao, W.[Wenda], Xie, S.[Shigeng], Zhao, F.[Fan], He, Y.[You], Lu, H.C.[Hu-Chuan],
MetaFusion: Infrared and Visible Image Fusion via Meta-Feature Embedding from Object Detection,
CVPR23(13955-13965)
IEEE DOI 2309
BibRef

Arif, M.[Maliha], Yong, C.[Calvin], Mahalanobis, A.[Abhijit], Rahnavard, N.[Nazanin],
Background-Tolerant Object Classification With Embedded Segmentation Mask For Infrared and Color Imagery,
ICIP22(1546-1550)
IEEE DOI 2211
Training, Image segmentation, Image recognition, Shape, Image color analysis, Focusing, Data visualization, MS-COCO BibRef

Ataman, F.C.[Ferhat Can], Akar, G.B.[Güzde Bozdagi],
Visible and Infrared Image Fusion Using Encoder-Decoder Network,
ICIP21(1779-1783)
IEEE DOI 2201
Performance evaluation, Image segmentation, Convolution, Focusing, Object detection, Real-time systems, infrared, visible images, encoder-decoder network BibRef

Changrampadi, M.H.[Mohamed H.], Yun, Y.X.[Yi-Xiao], Gu, I.Y.H.[Irene Y.H.],
Multi-class ada-boost classification of object poses through visual and infrared image information fusion,
ICPR12(2865-2868).
WWW Link. 1302
BibRef

Chapter on Registration, Matching and Recognition Using Points, Lines, Regions, Areas, Surfaces continues in
Stereo and Depth Using Thermal and Visible, 3D Features, Objects .


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