ultralytics/ultralytics v8.2.88

v8.2.88 - `ultralytics 8.2.88` Update `distance-calculation` to pixels (#15984)

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🌟 Summary

The v8.2.88 release of Ultralytics introduces key refinements, notably simplifying the distance calculation feature and making several enhancements across the codebase, significantly benefitting both developers and end-users.

📊 Key Changes

• Distance Calculation Overhaul: The distance calculation in the software now exclusively uses pixel units, eliminating the pixels_per_meter metric.
• Documentation Updates: Enhanced documentation to align with the modified distance calculation process.
• Raspberry Pi CI Workflow: Removed the need for Raspberry Pi CI reboots to prevent resource issues.
• Dataset Label Fixes: Corrected several class name typos in the Objects365.yaml file.
• Dependency Upgrades: Updated the mkdocs-ultralytics-plugin dependency to version 0.1.8.

🎯 Purpose & Impact

• Simplification & Consistency: By removing the pixel-to-meter conversion, the calculation process is cleaner, reducing user confusion and potential errors 🚀.
• Stability & Efficiency: Improved CI stability by eliminating unnecessary Raspberry Pi reboots, leading to more reliable workflows ✨.
• Accuracy: Corrected dataset labels ensure data precision, which is crucial for robust training and evaluation outcomes 📝.
• Documentation Clarity: Updated guides ensure users can understand and use the new system quickly and efficiently, improving overall user experience 🛠️.
• Compatibility: Updating dependencies ensures the integration of the latest features and fixes, enhancing functionality and stability across the system 🔄.

What's Changed

• Update mkdocs-ultralytics-plugin>=0.1.8 by @glenn-jocher in #15991
• Remove Raspberry Pi CI reboot by @lakshanthad in #15987
• Fix 3 Objects365.yaml class names by @Lornatang in #16002
• Add UltralyticsAssistant to mkdocs_github_authors.yaml by @glenn-jocher in #15992
• Skip test_workflow on Windows CI by @glenn-jocher in #16003
• Update TFLite > LiteRT docs links by @lakshanthad in #16020
• Add https://youtu.be/w4yHORvDBw0 to docs by @RizwanMunawar in #16031
• Ultralytics Code Refactor https://ultralytics.com/actions by @UltralyticsAssistant in #16047
• Update URLs to redirects by @UltralyticsAssistant in #16048
• Allows any PyTorch install except torch==2.4.0 on Windows by @Burhan-Q in #16019
• ultralytics 8.2.88 Update distance-calculation to pixels by @RizwanMunawar in #15984

New Contributors

• @Lornatang made their first contribution in #16002

Full Changelog: v8.2.87...v8.2.88