Comparative analysis of yolo models for defect detection in vehicular infrastructure
YOLOv11 model with some of its earlier versions in the specific task of detecting road defects. The UDTIRI dataset, consisting of 1,000 labeled images, was used, and the lightweight versions of each model were evaluated under the same experimental conditions. The results show that YOLOv11 achieves a better balance between precision, recall, and efficiency. This study highlights the importance of future research to assess models with a larger number of parameters and to explore the impact of techniques such as data preprocessing and hyperparameter tuning, aiming to enhance defect detection and optimize the application of these models for monitoring road infrastructure.