The field of object detection is moving towards more efficient and accurate models, with a focus on real-time detection and robustness in various environments. Researchers are exploring innovative architectures, such as the use of uncertainty-aware post-detection frameworks and multimodal fusion techniques, to improve detection performance. The development of lightweight models, such as YOLOv11-Litchi and EGD-YOLO, is also a notable trend, enabling real-time detection on devices with limited computational resources. Noteworthy papers include the Ultralytics YOLO Evolution paper, which provides a comprehensive overview of the YOLO family of object detectors, and the Uncertainty-Aware Post-Detection Framework paper, which proposes a novel approach to enhance fire and smoke detection. Additionally, the EGD-YOLO paper presents a lightweight multimodal framework for robust drone-bird discrimination, and the DEF-YOLO paper introduces a novel approach for concealed weapon detection in thermal imagery.
Advancements in Object Detection
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Ultralytics YOLO Evolution: An Overview of YOLO26, YOLO11, YOLOv8 and YOLOv5 Object Detectors for Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Uncertainty-Aware Post-Detection Framework for Enhanced Fire and Smoke Detection in Compact Deep Learning Models
YOLOv11-Litchi: Efficient Litchi Fruit Detection based on UAV-Captured Agricultural Imagery in Complex Orchard Environments
MRS-YOLO Railroad Transmission Line Foreign Object Detection Based on Improved YOLO11 and Channel Pruning
EGD-YOLO: A Lightweight Multimodal Framework for Robust Drone-Bird Discrimination via Ghost-Enhanced YOLOv8n and EMA Attention under Adverse Condition
Validation of an Artificial Intelligence Tool for the Detection of Sperm DNA Fragmentation Using the TUNEL In Situ Hybridization Assay
DEF-YOLO: Leveraging YOLO for Concealed Weapon Detection in Thermal Imagin
Fusion Meets Diverse Conditions: A High-diversity Benchmark and Baseline for UAV-based Multimodal Object Detection with Condition Cues
BoardVision: Deployment-ready and Robust Motherboard Defect Detection with YOLO+Faster-RCNN Ensemble
Real-Time Surgical Instrument Defect Detection via Non-Destructive Testing