SAM - Segment Anything Model by Meta AI - Complete Guide | Python Setup & Applications



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Summary: Segment Anything (SAM) Model by Meta AI

  • Introduction to SAM:
    • Released by Meta AI.
    • Versatile model for image segmentation.
    • Can segment any visible object in an image.
    • Allows point selection for mask extraction.
    • Integrates with object detectors for two-stage segmentation.
  • Getting Started:
    • Tutorial begins in a Roboflow notebook.
    • Installation is quick with minimal dependencies.
    • Weights are downloaded and verified.
    • Example images are downloaded for experimentation.
  • Using SAM:
    • Multiple modes for inference.
    • Automatic mask generation for objects in a scene.
    • Support for SAM in Supervisely from version 0.5.0.
    • Masks are annotated and visualized with Supervisely.
  • Understanding SAM’s Output:
    • Returns a list of dictionaries with segmentation masks.
    • Masks can be sorted by area.
    • Post-processing may be required to handle duplicates.
  • Using Points or Bounding Boxes:
    • SAM Predictor utility is used.
    • Interactive bounding box selection with Jupyter widget.
    • Predict method returns masks, scores, and logins.
    • Post-processing differs from automatic mask generation.
  • Real-time Performance:
    • SAM is fast enough for real-time applications.
    • Can be used to annotate data quickly.
  • Converting Bounding Boxes to Masks:
    • Example with brain tumor MRI images.
    • Annotations are loaded and converted to masks using SAM.
    • Users can experiment with different datasets.
  • Conclusion:
    • SAM is efficient and fun to use.
    • Future videos and projects are planned.
    • Blog post and Roboflow annotation tool integration forthcoming.
    • Encouragement for community input and inspiration.
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    • Presenter: Peter.