Iris recognition is a widely used biometric technology in various applications. Deep learning methods, particularly convolutional neural networks (CNNs), have been popular in biometric detection due to their ability to generalize well and operate without human intervention. However, CNNs often struggle with image noise and require large datasets for effective training. To address these limitations, Capsule Networks (CapsuleNet) have been introduced, offering improved performance on small and noisy datasets. This paper presents a CapsuleNet architecture with an enhanced routing algorithm tailored for iris recognition. To further refine the learning process, VGG16 and InceptionV3 models are integrated into the CapsuleNet, enabling it to learn effectively from a limited number of samples. The proposed network is structured into a series of subnets, corresponding to its main building blocks. Experiments conducted on the CASIA-V4 Lamp iris dataset demonstrate that the optimized CapsuleNet architecture outperforms traditional networks, offering greater stability and robustness for iris recognitions. Results on the CASIA-V4 dataset show a 6% improvement in accuracy.
Kuhifayegh,F. and Rajabi,R. (2025). Iris Recognition via Deep Learning Using Capsule Networks with Enhanced Routing Algorithm. Sustainable Energy and Artificial Intelligence, 1(2), 91-99. doi: 10.61186/seai.2410-1012
MLA
Kuhifayegh,F. , and Rajabi,R. . "Iris Recognition via Deep Learning Using Capsule Networks with Enhanced Routing Algorithm", Sustainable Energy and Artificial Intelligence, 1, 2, 2025, 91-99. doi: 10.61186/seai.2410-1012
HARVARD
Kuhifayegh F., Rajabi R. (2025). 'Iris Recognition via Deep Learning Using Capsule Networks with Enhanced Routing Algorithm', Sustainable Energy and Artificial Intelligence, 1(2), pp. 91-99. doi: 10.61186/seai.2410-1012
CHICAGO
F. Kuhifayegh and R. Rajabi, "Iris Recognition via Deep Learning Using Capsule Networks with Enhanced Routing Algorithm," Sustainable Energy and Artificial Intelligence, 1 2 (2025): 91-99, doi: 10.61186/seai.2410-1012
VANCOUVER
Kuhifayegh F., Rajabi R. Iris Recognition via Deep Learning Using Capsule Networks with Enhanced Routing Algorithm. SEAI, 2025; 1(2): 91-99. doi: 10.61186/seai.2410-1012
