Ultralytics v8.3.1 Release Announcement
Summary
We’re thrilled to announce the release of Ultralytics v8.3.1! This update brings significant enhancements, focusing on transitioning model references from YOLOv8 to the latest YOLO11. It includes crucial fixes, documentation updates, and configuration changes to ensure seamless support for YOLO11 models.
Key Changes
- Version Update: Project version upgraded from 8.3.0 to 8.3.1.
- Model References: Corrected references in Automatic Mixed Precision (AMP) checks for accurate YOLO model handling.
- YOLO11 Transition: Modified references and configurations across the codebase from YOLOv8 to YOLO11.
- Docker and Benchmarking: Enhanced setup and alignment for YOLO11 models.
- Documentation: Improved clarity with updated descriptions and keywords.
Purpose & Impact
Functionality: Ensures AMP checks work correctly with YOLO11 models, maintaining training accuracy and reliability.- Model Upgrade: Focuses on YOLO11, reflecting improvements in performance and capability.
Documentation Improvement: Reduces confusion and aligns with the latest version for easier user adoption.
Benchmarking and Deployment: Enhances Docker deployment and model benchmarking with YOLO11n, improving build reliability and evaluation precision.
What’s Changed
- Fix YOLO11 YouTube link by @glenn-jocher
- Update YOLO11 Docs page by @glenn-jocher
- Bump contributor-assistant/github-action from 2.5.2 to 2.6.1 by @dependabot[bot]
- Default to YOLO11 models by @glenn-jocher
- Update Docker deploy to YOLO11 benchmarks by @glenn-jocher
ultralytics 8.3.1update AMP checks for YOLO11n by @glenn-jocher
Full Changelog: View Here
Try It Out!
We encourage you to try out the new release and experience the improvements firsthand. Your feedback is invaluable to us, so please share your thoughts and experiences.
For more details, visit the release page.
Thank you for being a part of the Ultralytics community!