Implementation of Pruned and Quantized Semantic Segmentation Neural Network Using Cambridge-Driving Labeled Video Database (CamVid) Dataset

In This research investigates the streamlined implementation of Semantic Segmentation Neural Networks through advanced techniques: pruning and quantization. Leveraging the CamVid dataset, our study achieved remarkable reductions in computational complexity and memory usage. Pruning removed redundant connections, effectively reducing learnable parameters, while quantization significantly minimized memory footprint. Despite these optimizations, the networks maintained high semantic segmentation accuracy. The implications of our findings are pivotal, particularly in resource-constrained applications like autonomous driving and image analysis. By enhancing efficiency without compromising accuracy, this research facilitates the seamless integration of deep learning models into real-time systems. Our study not only advances the field of computer vision but also underscores the practical feasibility of deploying sophisticated neural networks in practical, resource-efficient contexts.