• Chinese Optics Letters
  • Vol. 23, Issue 9, (2025)
Wu Xin, zhou cheng, li binyu, huang jipeng, meng yanli, song lijun, Han Shensheng
Author Affiliations
  • Northeast Normal University School of Physics
  • Jilin Engineering Normal University
  • Beijing Institute of Space Mechanics and Electricity
  • school of Physics
  • Northeast Normal University
  • Changchun Institute of Technology
  • 中科院上海光机所
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    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.
    Manuscript Accepted: Apr. 24, 2025
    Posted: May. 9, 2025