Welcome to the era of advanced multi-object tracking! BoxMOT offers a robust framework with cutting-edge tracking modules tailored for segmentation, object detection, and pose estimation. This blog serves as your roadmap to mastering the BoxMOT toolkit seamlessly. Let’s delve into the setup, usage, and troubleshooting aspects of this powerful tool.

Step-by-Step Guide to Using BoxMOT

1. Setting Up Your Environment

To kick-start your journey with BoxMOT, follow these installation steps:

• Ensure you have Python 3.9 installed. You can download it from Python’s official site.
• Clone the BoxMOT repository:

git clone https://github.com/mikel-brostrom/boxmot.git

• Navigate to the project directory:

cd boxmot

• Install the required dependencies:

pip install poetry

• Install BoxMOT with the YOLO dependencies using:

poetry install --with yolo

2. Tracking with YOLO Models

Once installed, you can easily start tracking objects using YOLO models. Here’s how:

• Run tracking with YOLOv10:

python tracking/track.py --yolo-model yolov10n

• For YOLOv9:

python tracking/track.py --yolo-model yolov9s

• And for YOLOv8:

python tracking/track.py --yolo-model yolov8n

3. Selecting Tracking Methods

BoxMOT offers various tracking methods. Choose one that fits your needs:

• DeepOCSORT: python tracking/track.py –tracking-method deepocsort
• StrongSORT: python tracking/track.py –tracking-method strongsort
• BoTSORT: python tracking/track.py –tracking-method botsort

4. Tracking Sources

You can track objects using multiple sources, such as:

• Webcam: python tracking/track.py –source 0
• An image: img.jpg
• A video: vid.mp4
• Even a YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Zgi9g1ksQHc

Understanding BoxMOT’s Code Structure through an Analogy

Think of BoxMOT as a cutting-edge sorting facility (like an Amazon warehouse) where items (objects) are tracked and managed. Each tracker represents a personnel trained for a specific job: some operate on lightweight packages, while others handle bigger and more complex ones.

• Trackers: Each tracker is like an operator in the warehouse. Some are specialized in handling items based on their appearance (like recognizing a specific brand), while others focus on their size or movement (using two methods: appearance and motion).
• Installation: You start by setting up the facility (environment) with the necessary tools (dependencies). Think of it as stocking the shelves with necessary equipment.
• Tracking: When you call on a tracker, it quickly identifies and sorts items moving through the warehouse, ensuring everything goes where it should.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

As with any tool, you might encounter some bumps on the road. Here are some troubleshooting ideas:

• Ensure that your Python version is compatible (Python 3.9 is recommended).
• If installations fail, double-check your internet connection and that you have permissions to install packages.
• For import issues, verify that the correct path is set to the BoxMOT directory.
• If tracking operates slowly, consider optimizing your hardware configuration or reducing the complexity of your selected tracking method.

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Conclusion

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