AI & Object Detection Basics
A quick primer on the technology powering your robot's vision system.
What is Machine Learning?
Traditional Programming:
IF red AND circular THEN game_piece
You define every rule. Struggles with variations.
Machine Learning:
Here are 100 images of game pieces...
Model learns: "These patterns = game piece"
The model learns from examples and generalizes to new situations.
What is YOLO?
YOLO (You Only Look Once) is a real-time object detection algorithm perfect for robotics.
How It Works
- Single Pass: Processes entire image at once (hence "You Only Look Once")
- Simultaneous Detection: Finds objects and classifies them in one step
Why YOLO for Robotics?
- ⚡ Fast: No lag between detection and action
- 🎯 Accurate: Detects multiple objects with high precision
- 💻 Efficient: Optimized for embedded systems like RUBIK Pi