How to Train a YOLOv10 Model on a Custom Dataset

YOLOv10, released on May 23, 2024, by researchers from Tsinghua University, is the latest advancement in real-time object detection models, noted for its improved speed and efficiency compared to previous YOLO iterations. It offers lower latency and requires fewer parameters, as demonstrated in its comparison with models such as RT-DETR-R18 and YOLOv9-C. The guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough on fine-tuning a YOLOv10 model for specific applications, emphasizing installation, dataset preparation, training, and evaluation using tools like Roboflow and Ultralytics’ codebase. The example used in the guide involves training the model to detect basketball players, showcasing the process from acquiring pre-labeled datasets to evaluating model performance through confusion matrices and training graphs. Overall, YOLOv10 is highlighted for its superior performance in balancing speed and accuracy, positioning it as a cutting-edge solution in the field of computer vision.