TensorFlow Object Detection API

Building a reliable object detection model from scratch is hard — but it doesn't have to be. The TensorFlow Object Detection API is an open-source framework built on TensorFlow that makes it straightforward to construct, train, and deploy object detection models without reinventing the wheel.

It comes with a collection of pre-trained models including MobileNet and COCO-SSD that work out-of-the-box or can be fine-tuned for your specific use case. Designed to be modular and extensible, the API supports algorithms like Faster R-CNN, SSD, and R-FCN, and provides built-in tools for data preprocessing, model evaluation, and deployment — making it an essential resource for researchers and developers building real-world computer vision applications.