ultralytics 8.2.73

v8.2.73 - `ultralytics 8.2.73` Meta SAM2 Refactor (#14867)

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🌟 Summary

Ultralytics version 8.2.73 brings substantial enhancements to the Segment Anything Model (SAM) framework, introducing new architecture support and extending documentation for better usability and clarity.

📊 Key Changes

• Model Enhancements: Added support for Segment Anything Model 2 (SAM 2) architectures, including build_sam2_t, build_sam2_s, build_sam2_b, and build_sam2_l functions.
• Documentation Updates: Comprehensive documentation updates to include SAM 2 details across various files.
• Code Clean-Up: Removed redundant files and integrated SAM 2 components into existing SAM structures.
• Refactor and Consolidation: Merged SAM 2 modules and utilities into the main SAM directory for streamlined maintenance.

🎯 Purpose & Impact

• Enhanced Model Support: The addition of SAM 2 architectures allows users to leverage improved segmentation capabilities, offering more flexibility and performance options.
• Improved Documentation: Detailed documentation ensures developers and users have clear guidance on using and building SAM and SAM 2 models, enhancing the learning curve and usability.
• Codebase Simplification: Consolidating SAM 2 with SAM reduces redundancy and simplifies the codebase, making it easier for developers to maintain and extend.
• User-Friendly Changes: Updating the documentation and refactoring code makes the framework more accessible and easier to navigate, benefiting both new and experienced users.
  These updates collectively enhance the functionality, maintainability, and user experience of the Ultralytics SAM framework. 🚀

What's Changed

• ultralytics 8.2.73 Meta SAM2 Refactor by @Laughing-q in #14867

Full Changelog: v8.2.72...v8.2.73