human_detection_tracking_night Computer Vision Project
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Human Detection and Tracking at Night
Objective: The goal of this project is to develop a robust system for detecting and tracking humans in low-light or nighttime environments using computer vision and image processing techniques.
Key Components:
Image Acquisition:
- Utilize night vision cameras or infrared sensors to capture images in low-light conditions.
- Explore the use of thermal imaging for improved detection in complete darkness.
Pre-processing:
- Apply image enhancement techniques to improve visibility and clarity in low-light images.
- Explore noise reduction methods to enhance the quality of acquired images.
Human Detection:
- Implement a human detection algorithm that can identify the presence of humans in the acquired images.
- Consider using pre-trained deep learning models (such as YOLO, SSD, or Faster R-CNN) for efficient and accurate detection.
Tracking:
- Develop a tracking mechanism to follow the detected humans across consecutive frames.
- Explore algorithms like Kalman filtering or correlation-based tracking for smooth and reliable tracking.
Machine Learning Integration:
- Train and fine-tune machine learning models on a dataset specific to nighttime conditions, if necessary.
- Investigate the possibility of adapting models to varying lighting conditions.
Alert System:
- Implement an alert system that notifies when a human is detected.
- Fine-tune the alert threshold to reduce false positives and negatives.
** User Interface:**
- Develop a user-friendly interface for real-time monitoring and configuration adjustments.
- Display tracked human positions and relevant information on the interface.
Potential Challenges:
- Addressing the limitations of nighttime visibility.
- Handling occlusions and complex scenarios with multiple humans.
- Optimizing the system for real-time performance.
Applications:
- Security and surveillance in low-light environments.
- Monitoring and preventing unauthorized access during the night.
- Search and rescue operations in dark or remote areas.
Expected Outcome:
- The project aims to deliver a reliable and efficient system for human detection and tracking in low-light conditions, providing a valuable tool for various applications related to security and surveillance.
This project description provides a broad overview of the key components, challenges, and potential applications of a human detection and tracking system designed for nighttime conditions. Depending on the specific requirements and context, you may need to tailor the project description to better align with your goals and constraints.
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Cite This Project
If you use this dataset in a research paper, please cite it using the following BibTeX:
@misc{
human_detection_tracking_night_dataset,
title = { human_detection_tracking_night Dataset },
type = { Open Source Dataset },
author = { Defenceml },
howpublished = { \url{ https://universe.roboflow.com/defenceml/human_detection_tracking_night } },
url = { https://universe.roboflow.com/defenceml/human_detection_tracking_night },
journal = { Roboflow Universe },
publisher = { Roboflow },
year = { 2024 },
month = { jan },
note = { visited on 2024-12-19 },
}