A new image segmentation method based on Otsu method and ant colony algorithm

Otsu method and ant colony algorithm are all traditional algorithms. The two algorithms can complement each other. The combination of two algorithms will improve image segmentation and speed up segmentation's speed. Tests proved new hybrid algorithm is more effective in image segmentation.

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