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Advances in Object Detection: Methods and Applications

Submission Deadline: 30 June 2025 (closed) View: 2005 Submit to Journal

Guest Editors

Prof. Taufiq Asyhari, Data Science and Information Engineering, Monash University, Indonesia, Bumi Serpong Damai, P2T PT, Indonesia
Dr. Sarwar Jahan, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, East West University, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh
Dr. Md Shantanu Islam, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, London, SA31 3EP, United Kingdom
Dr. Erza Aminanto, Cyber Security, Monash University, Indonesia, Bumi Serpong Damai, P2T PT, Indonesia

Summary

Recent advancements in computer vision and image processing have significantly enhanced object detection technologies, which are crucial for a wide range of applications such as autonomous driving, medical imaging, surveillance, and augmented reality. Object detection focuses on identifying and localizing objects within images, with the primary metrics being accuracy and speed. The rapid development of deep learning has led to remarkable improvements in these metrics, making object detection more efficient and reliable. This progress has enabled new applications and improved existing ones, making it a research hotspot.

 

This special issue aims to explore the latest trends in object detection, presenting cutting-edge research, methodologies, and technologies. By providing a platform for researchers and practitioners to share their insights and solutions, this issue seeks to provide a deeper understanding of current challenges and drive further advancements in object detection technology and its application in areas such as such as autonomous vehicles, robot vision, video surveillance.


Scope:

 

This special issue will cover a wide range of topics related to object detection, including but not limited to:

· Novel algorithms and models for object detection

· Deep learning applications in object detection

· Real-time object detection techniques

· Object detection in autonomous vehicles

· Medical imaging and diagnostics using object detection

· Integration of object detection with augmented reality

· Performance optimization of object detection systems

· Evaluation and benchmarking of object detection models

· Transfer learning and domain adaptation in object detection

· Object detection in low-light and adverse conditions

· Small object detection and handling occlusions

· Federated learning approaches for decentralized object detection

· 3D object detection and scene understanding

 

 

Objectives:

The main objectives of this special issue are to:

· Explore innovative techniques and tools that enhance the accuracy and efficiency of object detection systems.

· Discuss challenges and solutions related to the deployment of object detection in various environments.

· Foster discussions on the integration of object detection with emerging technologies.

Provide insights into the future direction of object detection research and development.


Keywords

Object Detection
Computer Vision
Deep Learning
Real-time Detection
Autonomous Vehicles
Medical Imaging
Augmented Reality
Performance Optimization
Benchmarking
Transfer Learning
Domain Adaptation
Low-light Detection
Small Object Detection
Federated Learning
3D Object Detection
Scene Understanding

Published Papers


  • Open Access

    REVIEW

    Implementation of Human-AI Interaction in Reinforcement Learning: Literature Review and Case Studies

    Shaoping Xiao, Zhaoan Wang, Junchao Li, Caden Noeller, Jiefeng Jiang, Jun Wang
    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.072146
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Object Detection: Methods and Applications)
    Abstract The integration of human factors into artificial intelligence (AI) systems has emerged as a critical research frontier, particularly in reinforcement learning (RL), where human-AI interaction (HAII) presents both opportunities and challenges. As RL continues to demonstrate remarkable success in model-free and partially observable environments, its real-world deployment increasingly requires effective collaboration with human operators and stakeholders. This article systematically examines HAII techniques in RL through both theoretical analysis and practical case studies. We establish a conceptual framework built upon three fundamental pillars of effective human-AI collaboration: computational trust modeling, system usability, and decision understandability. Our… More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Visual Detection Algorithms for Counter-UAV in Low-Altitude Air Defense

    Minghui Li, Hongbo Li, Jiaqi Zhu, Xupeng Zhang
    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.072406
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Object Detection: Methods and Applications)
    Abstract To address the challenge of real-time detection of unauthorized drone intrusions in complex low-altitude urban environments such as parks and airports, this paper proposes an enhanced MBS-YOLO (Multi-Branch Small Target Detection YOLO) model for anti-drone object detection, based on the YOLOv8 architecture. To overcome the limitations of existing methods in detecting small objects within complex backgrounds, we designed a C2f-Pu module with excellent feature extraction capability and a more compact parameter set, aiming to reduce the model’s computational complexity. To improve multi-scale feature fusion, we construct a Multi-Branch Feature Pyramid Network (MB-FPN) that employs a… More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    APPLE_YOLO: Apple Detection Method Based on Channel Pruning and Knowledge Distillation in Complicated Environments

    Xin Ma, Jin Lei, Chenying Pei and Chunming Wu
    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.069353
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Object Detection: Methods and Applications)
    Abstract This study proposes a lightweight apple detection method employing cascaded knowledge distillation (KD) to address the critical challenges of excessive parameters and high deployment costs in existing models. We introduce a Lightweight Feature Pyramid Network (LFPN) integrated with Lightweight Downsampling Convolutions (LDConv) to substantially reduce model complexity without compromising accuracy. A Lightweight Multi-channel Attention (LMCA) mechanism is incorporated between the backbone and neck networks to effectively suppress complex background interference in orchard environments. Furthermore, model size is compressed via Group_Slim channel pruning combined with a cascaded distillation strategy. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed model More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    YOLO-SDW: Traffic Sign Detection Algorithm Based on YOLOv8s Skip Connection and Dynamic Convolution

    Qing Guo, Juwei Zhang, Bingyi Ren
    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.1, pp. 1-20, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.069053
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Object Detection: Methods and Applications)
    Abstract Traffic sign detection is an important part of autonomous driving, and its recognition accuracy and speed are directly related to road traffic safety. Although convolutional neural networks (CNNs) have made certain breakthroughs in this field, in the face of complex scenes, such as image blur and target occlusion, the traffic sign detection continues to exhibit limited accuracy, accompanied by false positives and missed detections. To address the above problems, a traffic sign detection algorithm, You Only Look Once-based Skip Dynamic Way (YOLO-SDW) based on You Only Look Once version 8 small (YOLOv8s), is proposed. Firstly,… More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    LR-Net: Lossless Feature Fusion and Revised SIoU for Small Object Detection

    Gang Li, Ru Wang, Yang Zhang, Chuanyun Xu, Xinyu Fan, Zheng Zhou, Pengfei Lv, Zihan Ruan
    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.2, pp. 3267-3288, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.067763
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Object Detection: Methods and Applications)
    Abstract Currently, challenges such as small object size and occlusion lead to a lack of accuracy and robustness in small object detection. Since small objects occupy only a few pixels in an image, the extracted features are limited, and mainstream downsampling convolution operations further exacerbate feature loss. Additionally, due to the occlusion-prone nature of small objects and their higher sensitivity to localization deviations, conventional Intersection over Union (IoU) loss functions struggle to achieve stable convergence. To address these limitations, LR-Net is proposed for small object detection. Specifically, the proposed Lossless Feature Fusion (LFF) method transfers spatial… More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Enhancing Military Visual Communication in Harsh Environments Using Computer Vision Techniques

    Shitharth Selvarajan, Hariprasath Manoharan, Taher Al-Shehari, Nasser A Alsadhan, Subhav Singh
    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.84, No.2, pp. 3541-3557, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.064394
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Object Detection: Methods and Applications)
    Abstract This research investigates the application of digital images in military contexts by utilizing analytical equations to augment human visual capabilities. A comparable filter is used to improve the visual quality of the photographs by reducing truncations in the existing images. Furthermore, the collected images undergo processing using histogram gradients and a flexible threshold value that may be adjusted in specific situations. Thus, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of overlapping circumstances in collective picture characteristics by substituting grey-scale photos with colorized factors. The proposed method offers additional robust feature representations by imposing a limiting More >

  • Open Access

    REVIEW

    Research Progress on Multi-Modal Fusion Object Detection Algorithms for Autonomous Driving: A Review

    Peicheng Shi, Li Yang, Xinlong Dong, Heng Qi, Aixi Yang
    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.83, No.3, pp. 3877-3917, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.063205
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Object Detection: Methods and Applications)
    Abstract As the number and complexity of sensors in autonomous vehicles continue to rise, multimodal fusion-based object detection algorithms are increasingly being used to detect 3D environmental information, significantly advancing the development of perception technology in autonomous driving. To further promote the development of fusion algorithms and improve detection performance, this paper discusses the advantages and recent advancements of multimodal fusion-based object detection algorithms. Starting from single-modal sensor detection, the paper provides a detailed overview of typical sensors used in autonomous driving and introduces object detection methods based on images and point clouds. For image-based detection… More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    ASL-OOD: Hierarchical Contextual Feature Fusion with Angle-Sensitive Loss for Oriented Object Detection

    Kexin Wang, Jiancheng Liu, Yuqing Lin, Tuo Wang, Zhipeng Zhang, Wanlong Qi, Xingye Han, Runyuan Wen
    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.82, No.2, pp. 1879-1899, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.058952
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Object Detection: Methods and Applications)
    Abstract Detecting oriented targets in remote sensing images amidst complex and heterogeneous backgrounds remains a formidable challenge in the field of object detection. Current frameworks for oriented detection modules are constrained by intrinsic limitations, including excessive computational and memory overheads, discrepancies between predefined anchors and ground truth bounding boxes, intricate training processes, and feature alignment inconsistencies. To overcome these challenges, we present ASL-OOD (Angle-based SIOU Loss for Oriented Object Detection), a novel, efficient, and robust one-stage framework tailored for oriented object detection. The ASL-OOD framework comprises three core components: the Transformer-based Backbone (TB), the Transformer-based Neck… More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    GFRF R-CNN: Object Detection Algorithm for Transmission Lines

    Xunguang Yan, Wenrui Wang, Fanglin Lu, Hongyong Fan, Bo Wu, Jianfeng Yu
    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.82, No.1, pp. 1439-1458, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.057797
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Object Detection: Methods and Applications)
    Abstract To maintain the reliability of power systems, routine inspections using drones equipped with advanced object detection algorithms are essential for preempting power-related issues. The increasing resolution of drone-captured images has posed a challenge for traditional target detection methods, especially in identifying small objects in high-resolution images. This study presents an enhanced object detection algorithm based on the Faster Region-based Convolutional Neural Network (Faster R-CNN) framework, specifically tailored for detecting small-scale electrical components like insulators, shock hammers, and screws in transmission line. The algorithm features an improved backbone network for Faster R-CNN, which significantly boosts the More >

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