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The utilization of deep learning-based object detection is an effective approach to assist visually impaired individuals in avoiding obstacles. In this paper, we implemented seven different YOLO object detection models \textit{viz}.,…
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The robot market has been growing significantly and is expected to become 1.5 times larger in 2024 than what it was in 2019. Robots have attracted attention of security companies thanks to their mobility. These days, for security robots,…
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Aerial imaging plays a crucial role in navigation and data acquisition for unmanned aerial vehicles and satellite imaging systems. In recent days, the employment of drones has been escalated in several applications that are not limited to…
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Drone technology is proliferating in many industries, including agriculture, logistics, defense, infrastructure, and environmental monitoring. Vision-based autonomy is one of its key enablers, particularly for real-world applications. This…
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This study explores a comprehensive approach to obstacle detection using advanced YOLO models, specifically YOLOv8, YOLOv7, YOLOv6, and YOLOv5. Leveraging deep learning techniques, the research focuses on the performance comparison of these…
The use of amateur drones (ADrs) is expected to significantly increase over the upcoming years. However, regulations do not allow such drones to fly over all areas, in addition to typical altitude limitations. As a result, there is an…
As drones become increasingly prevalent in human life, they also raises security concerns such as unauthorized access and control, as well as collisions and interference with manned aircraft. Therefore, ensuring the ability to accurately…