How to Train a Custom Mobile Object Detection Model (with YOLOv4 Tiny and TensorFlow Lite)

The blog post by Jim Su and Samrat Sahoo provides a comprehensive guide on training a custom mobile object detection model using the YOLOv4 tiny Darknet model and converting it to TensorFlow Lite for on-device inference. It details the steps required to prepare custom data, train the YOLOv4 tiny model using the Darknet framework, and then convert the trained model to TensorFlow Lite, which is suitable for on-device deployment. The tutorial emphasizes the use of Roboflow for data management, labeling, and conversion, showcasing how to deploy the model on Android devices using TensorFlow Lite, including a practical demonstration with an Expo app. The guide also highlights the advantages of using TensorFlow Lite for on-device inference and provides insights into deploying models on different platforms like iOS, making it a valuable resource for those interested in building and deploying custom object detection models.