Look Once, Version 3

Look Once Version 3 (YOLOv3) and its successors, particularly YOLOv8, are object detection models used extensively in computer vision research. Current research focuses on improving YOLO's accuracy and efficiency across diverse applications, including medical image analysis (e.g., fracture detection), industrial automation (e.g., component identification in waste recycling), and wildlife monitoring. These advancements are significant because they enable real-time object detection in resource-constrained environments, leading to improved performance in various fields ranging from healthcare to environmental conservation.