Summary of Traffic Control Using Intelligent Timing Of Traffic Lights with Reinforcement Learning Technique and Real-time Processing Of Surveillance Camera Images, by Mahdi Jamebozorg et al.
Traffic control using intelligent timing of traffic lights with reinforcement learning technique and real-time processing of surveillance camera images
by Mahdi Jamebozorg, Mohsen Hami, Sajjad Deh Deh Jani
First submitted to arxiv on: 22 May 2024
Categories
- Main: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (cs.CV)
- Secondary: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary A novel AI-based approach for optimizing traffic light timing is presented, leveraging real-time video surveillance camera images and reinforcement learning. The method employs deep learning models, specifically YOLOv9-C, for vehicle detection and estimation of characteristics like speed. The proposed system utilizes OpenAI Gym’s urban environment simulator to apply multi-factor reinforcement learning and the DQN Rainbow algorithm to determine optimal traffic light timing at intersections. Additionally, transfer learning with retraining on Iranian car images enhances model accuracy. Compared to previous research, the results demonstrate improved accuracy for both surveillance camera analysis and optimal timing determination. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary A new way of controlling traffic lights is being developed using artificial intelligence. Instead of relying on fixed times and human judgment, this method uses real-time video footage from cameras and machine learning algorithms to determine the best time for each light. The approach involves detecting vehicles and estimating their speed using a specific model called YOLOv9-C. Then, it uses another algorithm called DQN Rainbow to figure out the optimal timing for traffic lights at intersections. To make the system even more accurate, the researchers are retraining the model on images of cars from Iran. The results show that this approach is quite effective and better than previous methods. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Deep learning » Machine learning » Reinforcement learning » Transfer learning
