Optimizing Pothole Detection Using YOLO Variants: v5, v7, and v8 Performance Benchmark
摘要
Potholes detection is crucial for road infrastructure. These potholes are considers as significant threat to any street structure, leading to increased maintenance costs, traffic disruptions, and safety hazards. This research paper explores the application of the You Only Look Once (YOLO) algorithms for pothole detection, a computer vision technique renowned for its real time object detection capabilities. The study aims to evaluate and compare various versions of the YOLO algorithm to ascertain their effectiveness in accurately detecting potholes from images and video streams. The selected YOLO versions for comparison include YOLOv5, YOLOv7 and YOLOv8 Through a comprehensive analysis, this research seeks to provide insights into the strengths and weaknesses of each version, shedding light on their potential applications for pothole detection in road maintenance and management.