Welcome to our comprehensive guide on implementing the Self-Supervised Learning of 3D Human Pose using Multi-view Geometry! In this article, we will take you through the process from installation to running a demo, accompanied by troubleshooting tips to help navigate any bumps along the way.

What is EpipolarPose?

EpipolarPose is a pioneering self-supervised learning method for estimating 3D human poses without relying on any 3D ground-truth data or camera extrinsics. By leveraging epipolar geometry to derive 3D poses and camera analytics from 2D images, it simplifies the complexity often involved in pose estimation.

Getting Started

Before diving into the implementation, make sure you have Python and Git installed on your machine. Here’s how you can set up the project:

1. Installation

• Install PyTorch (version 1.0.0) by following the official instructions. Make sure to access the instructions specific to the version you are using, as older versions may require special configurations.
• Clone the repository:

git clone {repo_url}

• Navigate into the cloned directory, commonly referred to as $ROOT.
• Install dependencies using pip:

pip install -r requirements.txt

• Or create a new conda environment:

conda env create -f environment.yml

• Download annotation files from Google Drive and unzip them under $ROOT:

unzip data.zip
rm data.zip

• Create necessary directories:

mkdir output
mkdir models

• Finally, run the demo.ipynb to see everything in action!

Data Preparation

To train or test the EpipolarPose model, the Human3.6M dataset is required. Follow these steps:

• Download the dataset from Human 3.6M dataset. Note that registration is necessary to gain access.
• Upon downloading video files, run the script to extract images from the videos:

{link_to_your_script}

• Set up a symbolic link to the images extracted using:

ln -s path_to_extracted_h36m_images $ROOT/data/h36m/images

Training the Model

To train a self-supervised model, use the command:

python scripts/train.py --cfg experiments/h36m/train-ss.yaml

For a fully supervised model, simply modify the command to refer to the appropriate YAML file.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any problems along the way, here are some common troubleshooting steps:

• Make sure your Python and dependencies are correctly installed as instructed.
• Check GPU compatibility; this method is GPU-dependent.
• If you have issues downloading models, ensure you have a stable internet connection.
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Conclusion

With this guide, you should have a solid foundation to start utilizing self-supervised learning for human pose estimation. Dive into the project, and happy coding!