You Only Look Once (YOLO) Real-time Object Detection Algorithms: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Real-time object detection is essential in various computer vision applications, such as autonomous driving, surveillance, and robotics. Among deep learning based object detection frameworks, the You Only Look Once (YOLO) algorithm family stands out for its impressive speed, accuracy, and efficiency. This paper provides a systematic review of YOLO-based object detection models, examining their development over the years, enhancements, and practical uses. It explores the evolution of YOLO from its initial version to the latest advancements, focusing on key architectural changes, training methodologies, and performance optimizations. Furthermore, YOLO is compared with other leading object detection models, which outline its strengths and limitations. The review also explores domain-specific applications of YOLO, including medical imaging, autonomous navigation, and industrial automation. By consolidating findings from recent research, this study sheds light on existing challenges and potential future directions in real-time object detection using YOLO.

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Keywords

You Only Look Once, Convolutional Neural Network, Deep Learning, Object Detection Deep Learning, Real-time Detection, Computer Vision

Citation

Christine Bukola Asaju, FLourence Funke Abiola (2025)You Only Look Once (YOLO) Real-time Object Detection Algorithms: A Systematic Literature Review. July 2025

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