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description: In-depth exploration of Ultralytics' YOLO. Learn about the YOLO object detection model, how to train it on custom data, multi-GPU training, exporting, predicting, deploying, and more.
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keywords: Ultralytics, YOLO, Deep Learning, Object detection, PyTorch, Tutorial, Multi-GPU training, Custom data training
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# Comprehensive Tutorials to Ultralytics YOLO
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Welcome to the Ultralytics' YOLO 🚀 Guides! Our comprehensive tutorials cover various aspects of the YOLO object detection model, ranging from training and prediction to deployment. Built on PyTorch, YOLO stands out for its exceptional speed and accuracy in real-time object detection tasks.
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Whether you're a beginner or an expert in deep learning, our tutorials offer valuable insights into the implementation and optimization of YOLO for your computer vision projects. Let's dive in!
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## Guides
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Here's a compilation of in-depth guides to help you master different aspects of Ultralytics YOLO.
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* [K-Fold Cross Validation](kfold-cross-validation.md) 🚀 NEW: Learn how to improve model generalization using K-Fold cross-validation technique.
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Note: More guides about training, exporting, predicting, and deploying with Ultralytics YOLO are coming soon. Stay tuned!
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description: An in-depth guide demonstrating the implementation of K-Fold Cross Validation with the Ultralytics ecosystem for object detection datasets, leveraging Python, YOLO, and sklearn.
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keywords: K-Fold cross validation, Ultralytics, YOLO detection format, Python, sklearn, object detection
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# K-Fold Cross Validation in the Ultralytics Ecosystem
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## Introduction
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This comprehensive guide illustrates the implementation of K-Fold Cross Validation for object detection datasets within the Ultralytics ecosystem. We'll leverage the YOLO detection format and key Python libraries such as sklearn, pandas, and PyYaml to guide you through the necessary setup, the process of generating feature vectors, and the execution of a K-Fold dataset split.
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Whether your project involves the Fruit Detection dataset or a custom data source, this tutorial aims to help you comprehend and apply K-Fold Cross Validation to bolster the reliability and robustness of your machine learning models. While we're applying `k=5` folds for this tutorial, keep in mind that the optimal number of folds can vary depending on your dataset and the specifics of your project.
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Without further ado, let's dive in!
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## Setup
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- Your annotations should be in the [YOLO detection format](https://docs.ultralytics.com/datasets/detect/).
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- This guide assumes that annotation files are locally available.
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- For our demonstration, we use the [Fruit Detection](https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/lakshaytyagi01/fruit-detection/code) dataset.
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- This dataset contains a total of 8479 images.
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- It includes 6 class labels, each with its total instance counts listed below.
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| Class Label | Instance Count |
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| Apple | 7049 |
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| Grapes | 7202 |
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| Pineapple | 1613 |
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| Orange | 15549 |
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| Banana | 3536 |
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| Watermelon | 1976 |
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- Necessary Python packages include:
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- `ultralytics`
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- `sklearn`
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- `pandas`
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- `pyyaml`
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- This tutorial operates with `k=5` folds. However, you should determine the best number of folds for your specific dataset.
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1. Initiate a new Python virtual environment (`venv`) for your project and activate it. Use `pip` (or your preferred package manager) to install:
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- The Ultralytics library: `pip install -U ultralytics`. Alternatively, you can clone the official [repo](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics).
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- Scikit-learn, pandas, and PyYAML: `pip install -U scikit-learn pandas pyyaml`.
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2. Verify that your annotations are in the [YOLO detection format](https://docs.ultralytics.com/datasets/detect/).
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- For this tutorial, all annotation files are found in the `Fruit-Detection/labels` directory.
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## Generating Feature Vectors for Object Detection Dataset
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1. Start by creating a new Python file and import the required libraries.
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import datetime
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import shutil
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from pathlib import Path
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from collections import Counter
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import yaml
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import numpy as np
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import pandas as pd
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from ultralytics import YOLO
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from sklearn.model_selection import KFold
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2. Proceed to retrieve all label files for your dataset.
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```python
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dataset_path = Path('./Fruit-detection') # replace with 'path/to/dataset' for your custom data
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labels = sorted(dataset_path.rglob("*labels/*.txt")) # all data in 'labels'
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3. Now, read the contents of the dataset YAML file and extract the indices of the class labels.
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```python
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with open(yaml_file, 'r', encoding="utf8") as y:
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classes = yaml.safe_load(y)['names']
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cls_idx = sorted(classes.keys())
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4. Initialize an empty `pandas` DataFrame.
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```python
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indx = [l.stem for l in labels] # uses base filename as ID (no extension)
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labels_df = pd.DataFrame([], columns=cls_idx, index=indx)
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5. Count the instances of each class-label present in the annotation files.
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```python
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for label in labels:
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lbl_counter = Counter()
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with open(label,'r') as lf:
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lines = lf.readlines()
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for l in lines:
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# classes for YOLO label uses integer at first position of each line
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lbl_counter[int(l.split(' ')[0])] += 1
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labels_df.loc[label.stem] = lbl_counter
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labels_df = labels_df.fillna(0.0) # replace `nan` values with `0.0`
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6. The following is a sample view of the populated DataFrame:
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```pandas
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'0000a16e4b057580_jpg.rf.7e6dce029fb67f01eb19aa7...' 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.0
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'0000a16e4b057580_jpg.rf.bc4d31cdcbe229dd022957a...' 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.0
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The rows index the label files, each corresponding to an image in your dataset, and the columns correspond to your class-label indices. Each row represents a pseudo feature-vector, with the count of each class-label present in your dataset. This data structure enables the application of K-Fold Cross Validation to an object detection dataset.
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## K-Fold Dataset Split
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1. Now we will use the `KFold` class from `sklearn.model_selection` to generate `k` splits of the dataset.
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kf = KFold(n_splits=ksplit, shuffle=True, random_state=20) # setting random_state for repeatable results
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2. The dataset has now been split into `k` folds, each having a list of `train` and `val` indices. We will construct a DataFrame to display these results more clearly.
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3. Now we will calculate the distribution of class labels for each fold as a ratio of the classes present in `val` to those present in `train`.
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- __NOTE:__ The time required for this portion of the code will vary based on the size of your dataset and your system hardware.
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for image, label in zip(images, labels):
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Optionally, you can save the records of the K-Fold split and label distribution DataFrames as CSV files for future reference.
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1. First, load the YOLO model.
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2. Next, iterate over the dataset YAML files to run training. The results will be saved to a directory specified by the `project` and `name` arguments. By default, this directory is 'exp/runs#' where # is an integer index.
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dataset_yaml = ds_yamls[k]
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model.train(data=dataset_yaml, *args, **kwargs) # Include any training arguments
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results[k] = model.metrics # save output metrics for further analysis
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In this updated section, I have replaced manual string joining with the built-in `Path` method for constructing directories, which makes the code more Pythonic. I have also improved the explanation and clarity of the instructions.
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## Conclusion
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In this guide, we have explored the process of using K-Fold cross-validation for training the YOLO object detection model. We learned how to split our dataset into K partitions, ensuring a balanced class distribution across the different folds.
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We also explored the procedure for creating report DataFrames to visualize the data splits and label distributions across these splits, providing us a clear insight into the structure of our training and validation sets.
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Optionally, we saved our records for future reference, which could be particularly useful in large-scale projects or when troubleshooting model performance.
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Finally, we implemented the actual model training using each split in a loop, saving our training results for further analysis and comparison.
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This technique of K-Fold cross-validation is a robust way of making the most out of your available data, and it helps to ensure that your model performance is reliable and consistent across different data subsets. This results in a more generalizable and reliable model that is less likely to overfit to specific data patterns.
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Remember that although we used YOLO in this guide, these steps are mostly transferable to other machine learning models. Understanding these steps allows you to apply cross-validation effectively in your own machine learning projects. Happy coding!
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