Ultralytics v8.3.22 Release Announcement
Summary
We’re thrilled to announce the release of Ultralytics v8.3.22! This update brings significant enhancements, including the integration of the SAM 2.1 model, improved segmentation capabilities, and various fixes for a smoother user experience.
Key Changes
New Features
- SAM 2.1 Integration: We’ve added support for the SAM 2.1 model across all scales, upgrading pre-trained weights to version 8.3.0. This enhances segmentation accuracy with advanced algorithms and features like spatial memory handling and temporal encoding.
Improvements
- Device Handling Fix: Improved logic for exporting models to TensorRT, ensuring correct device processing and preventing potential errors.
- Configuration Updates: Streamlined solution-specific default configurations directly within the code, reducing complexity and enhancing user setup.
- Binder Integration: Added a Binder badge to allow running Ultralytics in an interactive Jupyter notebook environment, making it more accessible and flexible.
Purpose & Impact
- Improved Segmentation: Benefit from precise object segmentation with SAM 2.1’s advanced features.
- Robust Exporting: Enjoy smoother operations with enhanced device handling for model exports.
- User Experience Enhancement: Experience a more seamless setup with consolidated configuration management.
- Accessibility: Easily experiment with Ultralytics in an online environment through Binder integration.
What’s Changed
- Fix DLA export when device=None by @Laughing-q
- Enable default cfg for similar args in solutions by @RizwanMunawar
- Add Binder Notebook badge by @glenn-jocher
- SAM2.1 integration by @Laughing-q
Full Changelog: v8.3.21…v8.3.22
Try It Out!
We encourage you to explore the new features and improvements in this release. Your feedback is invaluable to us, so please share your thoughts and experiences.
Release URL: Ultralytics v8.3.22
Thank you for being part of the Ultralytics community!