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Foundational Few-Shot Object Detection Challenge at CVPR 2026
Join Roboflow and CMU at CVPR 2026 for the Roboflow-20VL challenge. Compete for $1,500 in prizes.
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EfficientDet for Object Detection
EfficientDet object detection explained: EfficientNet backbone, BiFPN feature fusion, and compound scaling, plus how to train a detector today.
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Why and How to Implement Random Crop Data Augmentation
Learn how to apply a random crop data augmentation to images for use in training computer vision models.
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Training a YOLOv3 Object Detection Model with a Custom Dataset
Learn how to train a YOLOv3 object detection model on a custom dataset, plus how to upgrade your pipeline to RF-DETR with Roboflow.
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Image Annotation Best Practices for Robotics
Learn how to master robotics-specific challenges like motion blur and occlusions during image annotation.
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How Do I Train a Model for Defects I Almost Never See?
Learn how to train and deploy a rare defect detection model with Roboflow.
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Vision AI Trends 2026: Top Use Cases Across 10 Global Industries
SUMMARY
Roboflow's Vision AI Trends 2026 report analyzes 200,000 projects across more than a million engineers and half the Fortune 100 to provide a ground-truth picture of how enterprises are deploying Vision AI in production. The standout finding is that the most competitive organizations are not
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EfficientDet vs YOLO for Object Detection
EfficientDet vs YOLO compared on architecture, speed, accuracy, and licensing, plus why RF-DETR is the stronger detector to deploy today.
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How to Build an Edge Vision System for Weld Inspection
Learn how to build a high-precision, two-layer inspection agent that combines the lightning-fast perception of RF-DETR with the deep visual reasoning of Gemini.
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Best Image Annotation Tools in 2026
Explore the top five image annotation tools you can use to label data for your next computer vision project.
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Detect Small Objects with Roboflow Workflows
Learn how to use Roboflow Workflows to detect small objects with a computer vision model and the SAHI inference technique.
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An Introduction to the COCO Dataset
The COCO dataset has 330K+ images across 80 classes for detection, segmentation, and keypoints. See its format, class list, and how to use it.
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Best Multimodal Models in 2026
From SAM 3’s record-breaking segmentation speed to Gemini 3’s massive 2-million-token context window, explore the top models that can "see," reason, and deploy in production today.
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Segment Anything
This guide breaks down the SAM lineage - from SAM 1’s 50ms CPU inference to SAM 3’s open-vocabulary "GPT moment" - showing you how to deploy these foundation models into your production workflows today.
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How to Prevent Food Recalls with Computer Vision
Learn how to build an automated vision pipeline with Roboflow that detects labels, reads text, cross-checks allergens, and flags issues in real time.
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Best AI Model Deployment Platforms
The gap between a successful prototype and a production-grade vision system is defined by your deployment stack.
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Launch: Process data directly from Wasabi, Backblaze B2, Cloudflare R2, and more
We’ve expanded Batch Processing to support the wider ecosystem of S3-compatible storage. Learn how to run inference on terabytes of data stored in Wasabi, Backblaze, and Cloudflare R2, and more.
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How to Train an EfficientNet Model with a Custom Dataset
Learn how to train an EfficientNet model with a custom dataset.
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No-Code Computer Vision API Development
In this guide, you’ll use Roboflow Workflows’ drag-to-connect blocks to build a complete object detection API - then deploy in minutes.
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Best Computer Vision Platforms and Solutions
Compare the top computer vision platforms in 2026.
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What Is YOLOv5? Architecture, Sizes, and How It Works
In this article, we discuss what is new in YOLOv5, how the model compares to YOLOv4, and the architecture of the new v5 model.
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Automate FDA Label Compliance with Computer Vision
See how to automate FDA food label compliance with computer vision - detecting required label components, extracting text, and validating it at scale using Roboflow models and Workflows.
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Real-Time Capacity Planning for Warehouse Rack Occupancy
Build a real-time warehouse capacity workflow that turns rack images into structured, machine-readable occupancy data.
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Sensor Fusion: Enhancing RTLS with Computer Vision
Learn how combining RF signals like BLE with computer vision creates a hybrid tracking system that stabilizes IDs, eliminates false positives, and unlocks a new class of reliable, real-world vision applications.
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