ultralytics 8.3.55 New Medical-pills dataset (#18389)

Co-authored-by: Glenn Jocher <glenn.jocher@ultralytics.com>

docs/en/datasets/detect/index.md

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 - [Brain-tumor](brain-tumor.md): A dataset for detecting brain tumors includes MRI or CT scan images with details on tumor presence, location, and characteristics.
 - [African-wildlife](african-wildlife.md): A dataset featuring images of African wildlife, including buffalo, elephant, rhino, and zebras.
 - [Signature](signature.md): A dataset featuring images of various documents with annotated signatures, supporting document verification and fraud detection research.
+- [Medical-pills](medical-pills.md): A dataset featuring images of medical-pills, annotated for applications such as pharmaceutical quality assurance, pill sorting, and regulatory compliance.
 
 ### Adding your own dataset
 

docs/en/datasets/detect/medical-pills.md

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+---
+comments: true
+description: Explore the medical-pills detection dataset with labeled images. Essential for training AI models for pharmaceutical identification and automation.
+keywords: medical-pills dataset, pill detection, pharmaceutical imaging, AI in healthcare, computer vision, object detection, medical automation, dataset for training
+---
+
+# Medical Pills Dataset
+
+The medical-pills detection dataset is a proof-of-concept (POC) dataset, carefully curated to demonstrate the potential of AI in pharmaceutical applications. It contains labeled images specifically designed to train [computer vision](https://www.ultralytics.com/glossary/computer-vision-cv) [models](https://docs.ultralytics.com/models/) for identifying medical-pills. This dataset serves as a foundational resource for automating essential [tasks](https://docs.ultralytics.com/tasks/) such as quality control, packaging automation, and efficient sorting in pharmaceutical workflows. By integrating this dataset into projects, researchers and developers can explore innovative [solutions](https://docs.ultralytics.com/solutions/) that enhance [accuracy](https://www.ultralytics.com/glossary/accuracy), streamline operations, and ultimately contribute to improved healthcare outcomes.
+
+## Dataset Structure
+
+The medical-pills dataset is divided into two subsets:
+
+- **Training set**: Consisting of 92 images, each annotated with the class `pill`.
+- **Validation set**: Comprising 23 images with corresponding annotations.
+
+## Applications
+
+Using computer vision for medical-pills detection enables automation in the pharmaceutical industry, supporting tasks like:
+
+- **Pharmaceutical Sorting**: Automating the sorting of pills based on size, shape, or color to enhance production efficiency.
+- **AI Research and Development**: Serving as a benchmark for developing and testing computer vision algorithms in pharmaceutical use cases.
+- **Digital Inventory Systems**: Powering smart inventory solutions by integrating automated pill recognition for real-time stock monitoring and replenishment planning.
+
+## Dataset YAML
+
+A YAML configuration file is provided to define the dataset's structure, including paths and classes. For the medical-pills dataset, the `medical-pills.yaml` file can be accessed at [https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/blob/main/ultralytics/cfg/datasets/medical-pills.yaml](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/blob/main/ultralytics/cfg/datasets/medical-pills.yaml).
+
+!!! example "ultralytics/cfg/datasets/medical-pills.yaml"
+
+    ```yaml
+    --8<-- "ultralytics/cfg/datasets/medical-pills.yaml"
+    ```
+
+## Usage
+
+To train a YOLO11n model on the medical-pills dataset for 100 [epochs](https://www.ultralytics.com/glossary/epoch) with an image size of 640, use the following examples. For detailed arguments, refer to the model's [Training](../../modes/train.md) page.
+
+!!! example "Train Example"
+
+    === "Python"
+
+        ```python
+        from ultralytics import YOLO
+
+        # Load a model
+        model = YOLO("yolo11n.pt")  # load a pretrained model (recommended for training)
+
+        # Train the model
+        results = model.train(data="medical-pills.yaml", epochs=100, imgsz=640)
+        ```
+
+    === "CLI"
+
+        ```bash
+        # Start training from a pretrained *.pt model
+        yolo detect train data=medical-pills.yaml model=yolo11n.pt epochs=100 imgsz=640
+        ```
+
+!!! example "Inference Example"
+
+    === "Python"
+
+        ```python
+        from ultralytics import YOLO
+
+        # Load a model
+        model = YOLO("path/to/best.pt")  # load a fine-tuned model
+
+        # Inference using the model
+        results = model.predict("https://ultralytics.com/assets/medical-pills-sample.jpg")
+        ```
+
+    === "CLI"
+
+        ```bash
+        # Start prediction with a fine-tuned *.pt model
+        yolo detect predict model='path/to/best.pt' imgsz=640 source="https://ultralytics.com/assets/medical-pills-sample.jpg"
+        ```
+
+## Sample Images and Annotations
+
+The medical-pills dataset features labeled images showcasing the diversity of pills. Below is an example of a labeled image from the dataset:
+
+![Medical-pills dataset sample image](https://github.com/ultralytics/docs/releases/download/0/medical-pills-dataset-sample-image.avif)
+
+- **Mosaiced Image**: Displayed is a training batch comprising mosaiced dataset images. Mosaicing enhances training diversity by consolidating multiple images into one, improving model generalization.
+
+## Citations and Acknowledgments
+
+The dataset is available under the [AGPL-3.0 License](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/blob/main/LICENSE).
+
+If you use the Medical-pills dataset in your research or development work, please cite it using the mentioned details:
+
+!!! quote ""
+
+    === "BibTeX"
+
+        ```bibtex
+        @dataset{Jocher_Ultralytics_Datasets_2024,
+            author = {Jocher, Glenn and Rizwan, Muhammad},
+            license = {AGPL-3.0},
+            month = {Dec},
+            title = {Ultralytics Datasets: Medical-pills Detection Dataset},
+            url = {https://docs.ultralytics.com/datasets/detect/medical-pills/},
+            version = {1.0.0},
+            year = {2024}
+        }
+        ```
+
+## FAQ
+
+### What is the structure of the medical-pills dataset?
+
+The dataset includes 92 images for training and 23 images for validation. Each image is annotated with the class `pill`, enabling effective training and evaluation of models.
+
+### How can I train a YOLO11 model on the medical-pills dataset?
+
+You can train a YOLO11 model for 100 epochs with an image size of 640px using the Python or CLI methods provided. Refer to the [Training Example](#usage) section for detailed instructions.
+
+### What are the benefits of using the medical-pills dataset in AI projects?
+
+The dataset enables automation in pill detection, contributing to counterfeit prevention, quality assurance, and pharmaceutical process optimization.
+
+### How do I perform inference on the medical-pills dataset?
+
+Inference can be done using Python or CLI methods with a fine-tuned YOLO11 model. Refer to the [Inference Example](#usage) section for code snippets.
+
+### Where can I find the YAML configuration file for the medical-pills dataset?
+
+The YAML file is available at [medical-pills.yaml](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/blob/main/ultralytics/cfg/datasets/medical-pills.yaml), containing dataset paths, classes, and additional configuration details.

docs/en/datasets/index.md

@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@ Create [embeddings](https://www.ultralytics.com/glossary/embeddings) for your da
 - [Brain-tumor](detect/brain-tumor.md): A dataset for detecting brain tumors includes MRI or CT scan images with details on tumor presence, location, and characteristics.
 - [African-wildlife](detect/african-wildlife.md): A dataset featuring images of African wildlife, including buffalo, elephant, rhino, and zebras.
 - [Signature](detect/signature.md): A dataset featuring images of various documents with annotated signatures, supporting document verification and fraud detection research.
+- [Medical-pills](detect/medical-pills.md): A dataset containing labeled images of medical-pills, designed to aid in tasks like pharmaceutical quality control, sorting, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
 
 ## [Instance Segmentation](segment/index.md)