Wu Xin, zhou cheng, li binyu, huang jipeng, meng yanli, song lijun, Han Shensheng
Author Affiliations
Northeast Normal University School of PhysicsJilin Engineering Normal UniversityBeijing Institute of Space Mechanics and Electricityschool of PhysicsNortheast Normal UniversityChangchun Institute of Technology中科院上海光机所show less
Abstract
Cross-species pose estimation plays a vital role in studying neural mechanisms and behavioral patterns while serving as a fundamental tool for behavior monitoring and prediction. However, conventional image-based approaches face substantial limitations, including excessive storage requirements, high transmission bandwidth demands, and massive computational costs. To address these challenges, we introduce an image-free pose estimation framework based on single-pixel cameras operating at ultra-low sampling rates ($6.260\times 10^{-4}$). Our method eliminates the need for explicit or implicit image reconstruction, instead directly extracting pose information from highly compressed single-pixel measurements. It dramatically reduces data storage and transmission requirements while maintaining accuracy comparable to traditional image-based methods. Our solution provides a practical approach for real-world applications where bandwidth and computational resources are constrained.