diff --git a/modules/datasets/doc/datasets.rst b/modules/datasets/doc/datasets.rst
index 6bf2bd8c8..eddd482cf 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/doc/datasets.rst
+++ b/modules/datasets/doc/datasets.rst
@@ -278,6 +278,32 @@ Currently implemented loading "Scene Recognition Benchmark. SUN397". Planned to
 
  3. To load data run: ./opencv/build/bin/example_datasets_or_sun -p=/home/user/path_to_unpacked_folder/SUN397/
 
+Pedestrian Detection
+--------------------
+
+PD_caltech
+==========
+.. ocv:class:: PD_caltech
+
+Implements loading dataset:
+
+_`"Caltech Pedestrian Detection Benchmark"`: http://www.vision.caltech.edu/Image_Datasets/CaltechPedestrians/
+
+.. note:: First version of Caltech Pedestrian dataset loading.
+
+ Code to unpack all frames from seq files commented as their number is huge!
+ So currently load only meta information without data.
+
+ Also ground truth isn't processed, as need to convert it from mat files first.
+
+.. note:: Usage
+
+ 1. From link above download dataset files: set00.tar-set10.tar.
+
+ 2. Unpack them to separate folder.
+
+ 3. To load data run: ./opencv/build/bin/example_datasets_pd_caltech -p=/home/user/path_to_unpacked_folders/
+
 SLAM
 ----
 
diff --git a/modules/datasets/include/opencv2/datasets/pd_caltech.hpp b/modules/datasets/include/opencv2/datasets/pd_caltech.hpp
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..69a99359d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/modules/datasets/include/opencv2/datasets/pd_caltech.hpp
@@ -0,0 +1,84 @@
+/*M///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+//
+//  IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING, COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING.
+//
+//  By downloading, copying, installing or using the software you agree to this license.
+//  If you do not agree to this license, do not download, install,
+//  copy or use the software.
+//
+//
+//                           License Agreement
+//                For Open Source Computer Vision Library
+//
+// Copyright (C) 2014, Itseez Inc, all rights reserved.
+// Third party copyrights are property of their respective owners.
+//
+// Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
+// are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+//
+//   * Redistribution's of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+//     this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+//
+//   * Redistribution's in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+//     this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+//     and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+//
+//   * The name of the copyright holders may not be used to endorse or promote products
+//     derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+//
+// This software is provided by the copyright holders and contributors "as is" and
+// any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied
+// warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed.
+// In no event shall the Itseez Inc or contributors be liable for any direct,
+// indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages
+// (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services;
+// loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused
+// and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability,
+// or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of
+// the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.
+//
+//M*/
+
+#ifndef OPENCV_DATASETS_PD_CALTECH_HPP
+#define OPENCV_DATASETS_PD_CALTECH_HPP
+
+#include <string>
+#include <vector>
+
+#include "opencv2/datasets/dataset.hpp"
+
+#include <opencv2/core.hpp>
+
+namespace cv
+{
+namespace datasets
+{
+
+struct PD_caltechObj : public Object
+{
+    //double groundTrue[][];
+    //Mat image;
+    std::string name;
+    std::vector< std::string > imageNames;
+};
+
+//
+// first version of Caltech Pedestrian dataset loading
+// code to unpack all frames from seq files commented as their number is huge
+// so currently load only meta information without data
+//
+// also ground truth isn't processed, as need to convert it from mat files first
+//
+
+class CV_EXPORTS PD_caltech : public Dataset
+{
+public:
+    virtual void load(const std::string &path) = 0;
+
+    static Ptr<PD_caltech> create();
+};
+
+}
+}
+
+#endif
diff --git a/modules/datasets/include/opencv2/datasets/util.hpp b/modules/datasets/include/opencv2/datasets/util.hpp
index 9d20fbab7..9832e7406 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/include/opencv2/datasets/util.hpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/include/opencv2/datasets/util.hpp
@@ -54,6 +54,8 @@ namespace datasets
 
 void CV_EXPORTS split(const std::string &s, std::vector<std::string> &elems, char delim);
 
+void CV_EXPORTS createDirectory(const std::string &path);
+
 void CV_EXPORTS getDirList(const std::string &dirName, std::vector<std::string> &fileNames);
 
 }
diff --git a/modules/datasets/samples/pd_caltech.cpp b/modules/datasets/samples/pd_caltech.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..ee17112e8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/modules/datasets/samples/pd_caltech.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,86 @@
+/*M///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+//
+//  IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING, COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING.
+//
+//  By downloading, copying, installing or using the software you agree to this license.
+//  If you do not agree to this license, do not download, install,
+//  copy or use the software.
+//
+//
+//                           License Agreement
+//                For Open Source Computer Vision Library
+//
+// Copyright (C) 2014, Itseez Inc, all rights reserved.
+// Third party copyrights are property of their respective owners.
+//
+// Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
+// are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+//
+//   * Redistribution's of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+//     this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+//
+//   * Redistribution's in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+//     this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+//     and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+//
+//   * The name of the copyright holders may not be used to endorse or promote products
+//     derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+//
+// This software is provided by the copyright holders and contributors "as is" and
+// any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied
+// warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed.
+// In no event shall the Itseez Inc or contributors be liable for any direct,
+// indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages
+// (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services;
+// loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused
+// and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability,
+// or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of
+// the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.
+//
+//M*/
+
+#include "opencv2/datasets/pd_caltech.hpp"
+
+#include <opencv2/core.hpp>
+
+#include <cstdio>
+
+#include <string>
+#include <vector>
+
+using namespace std;
+using namespace cv;
+using namespace cv::datasets;
+
+int main(int argc, char *argv[])
+{
+    const char *keys =
+            "{ help h usage ? |    | show this message }"
+            "{ path p         |true| path to dataset }";
+    CommandLineParser parser(argc, argv, keys);
+    string path(parser.get<string>("path"));
+    if (parser.has("help") || path=="true")
+    {
+        parser.printMessage();
+        return -1;
+    }
+
+    Ptr<PD_caltech> dataset = PD_caltech::create();
+    dataset->load(path);
+
+    // ***************
+    // dataset contains for each object its images.
+    // currently on loading extract all images to folder path/../images/
+    // For example, let output train size and first element of first object
+    // and number of it's images.
+    printf("train size: %u\n", (unsigned int)dataset->getTrain().size());
+
+    PD_caltechObj *example = static_cast<PD_caltechObj *>(dataset->getTrain()[0].get());
+    printf("first train object:\n");
+    printf("name: %s\n", example->name.c_str());
+    printf("images number: %u\n", (unsigned int)example->imageNames.size());
+    printf("first image name: %s\n", example->imageNames[0].c_str());
+    printf("images were extracted to path/../images/\n");
+
+    return 0;
+}
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/ar_hmdb.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/ar_hmdb.cpp
index 876857ee1..6baa28c05 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/ar_hmdb.cpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/ar_hmdb.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "opencv2/datasets/ar_hmdb.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
 #include "precomp.hpp"
 
 namespace cv
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/ar_sports.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/ar_sports.cpp
index 3af1ffd72..83cf79c6b 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/ar_sports.cpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/ar_sports.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "opencv2/datasets/ar_sports.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
 #include "precomp.hpp"
 
 namespace cv
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/dataset.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/dataset.cpp
index 083e870ca..38b74167c 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/dataset.cpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/dataset.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "opencv2/datasets/dataset.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
 #include "precomp.hpp"
 
 namespace cv
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/fr_lfw.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/fr_lfw.cpp
index 57f1ce415..16e0133c7 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/fr_lfw.cpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/fr_lfw.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "opencv2/datasets/fr_lfw.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
 #include "precomp.hpp"
 
 #include <map>
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/gr_chalearn.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/gr_chalearn.cpp
index 0f9e5ca6a..7cbed3ca9 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/gr_chalearn.cpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/gr_chalearn.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "opencv2/datasets/gr_chalearn.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
 #include "precomp.hpp"
 
 namespace cv
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/gr_skig.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/gr_skig.cpp
index 3bff0d322..954ed509a 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/gr_skig.cpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/gr_skig.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "opencv2/datasets/gr_skig.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
 #include "precomp.hpp"
 
 #include <cstring>
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/hpe_parse.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/hpe_parse.cpp
index 0a909beb7..2c37a96e0 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/hpe_parse.cpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/hpe_parse.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "opencv2/datasets/hpe_parse.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
 #include "precomp.hpp"
 
 namespace cv
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/ir_affine.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/ir_affine.cpp
index e7a9e8922..b8946106c 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/ir_affine.cpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/ir_affine.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "opencv2/datasets/ir_affine.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
 #include "precomp.hpp"
 
 namespace cv
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/ir_robot.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/ir_robot.cpp
index 145177d02..338633b46 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/ir_robot.cpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/ir_robot.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "opencv2/datasets/ir_robot.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
 #include "precomp.hpp"
 
 namespace cv
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/is_bsds.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/is_bsds.cpp
index c098de8c0..b99315bc0 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/is_bsds.cpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/is_bsds.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "opencv2/datasets/is_bsds.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
 #include "precomp.hpp"
 
 namespace cv
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/is_weizmann.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/is_weizmann.cpp
index ad4c03671..fc75ae742 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/is_weizmann.cpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/is_weizmann.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "opencv2/datasets/is_weizmann.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
 #include "precomp.hpp"
 
 namespace cv
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/msm_epfl.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/msm_epfl.cpp
index d2802035f..663adedcb 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/msm_epfl.cpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/msm_epfl.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "opencv2/datasets/msm_epfl.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
 #include "precomp.hpp"
 
 namespace cv
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/msm_middlebury.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/msm_middlebury.cpp
index 5780b4743..a7d520d3f 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/msm_middlebury.cpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/msm_middlebury.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "opencv2/datasets/msm_middlebury.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
 #include "precomp.hpp"
 
 namespace cv
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/or_imagenet.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/or_imagenet.cpp
index f6160549c..0fbebf976 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/or_imagenet.cpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/or_imagenet.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "opencv2/datasets/or_imagenet.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
 #include "precomp.hpp"
 
 namespace cv
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/or_mnist.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/or_mnist.cpp
index ed069045e..cc721ee15 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/or_mnist.cpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/or_mnist.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "opencv2/datasets/or_mnist.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
 #include "precomp.hpp"
 
 namespace cv
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/or_sun.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/or_sun.cpp
index 5ae64cc8f..29b710922 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/or_sun.cpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/or_sun.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "opencv2/datasets/or_sun.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
 #include "precomp.hpp"
 
 namespace cv
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/pd_caltech.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/pd_caltech.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..8bea8af1e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/pd_caltech.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,183 @@
+/*M///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+//
+//  IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING, COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING.
+//
+//  By downloading, copying, installing or using the software you agree to this license.
+//  If you do not agree to this license, do not download, install,
+//  copy or use the software.
+//
+//
+//                           License Agreement
+//                For Open Source Computer Vision Library
+//
+// Copyright (C) 2014, Itseez Inc, all rights reserved.
+// Third party copyrights are property of their respective owners.
+//
+// Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
+// are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+//
+//   * Redistribution's of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+//     this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+//
+//   * Redistribution's in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+//     this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+//     and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+//
+//   * The name of the copyright holders may not be used to endorse or promote products
+//     derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+//
+// This software is provided by the copyright holders and contributors "as is" and
+// any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied
+// warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed.
+// In no event shall the Itseez Inc or contributors be liable for any direct,
+// indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages
+// (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services;
+// loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused
+// and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability,
+// or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of
+// the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.
+//
+//M*/
+
+#include "opencv2/datasets/pd_caltech.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
+#include "precomp.hpp"
+
+namespace cv
+{
+namespace datasets
+{
+
+using namespace std;
+
+class CV_EXPORTS PD_caltechImp : public PD_caltech
+{
+public:
+    PD_caltechImp() {}
+    //PD_caltechImp(const string &path);
+    virtual ~PD_caltechImp() {}
+
+    virtual void load(const string &path);
+
+private:
+    void loadDataset(const string &path);
+};
+
+/*PD_caltechImp::PD_caltechImp(const string &path)
+{
+    loadDataset(path);
+}*/
+
+void PD_caltechImp::load(const string &path)
+{
+    loadDataset(path);
+}
+
+void PD_caltechImp::loadDataset(const string &path)
+{
+    train.push_back(vector< Ptr<Object> >());
+    test.push_back(vector< Ptr<Object> >());
+    validation.push_back(vector< Ptr<Object> >());
+
+    createDirectory((path + "../images/"));
+
+    vector<string> objectNames;
+    getDirList(path, objectNames);
+    for (vector<string>::iterator it=objectNames.begin(); it!=objectNames.end(); ++it)
+    {
+        Ptr<PD_caltechObj> curr(new PD_caltechObj);
+        curr->name = *it;
+
+        string objectPath(path + "../images/" + curr->name + "/");
+        createDirectory(objectPath);
+
+        string seqImagesPath(path + curr->name + "/");
+        vector<string> seqNames;
+        getDirList(seqImagesPath, seqNames);
+        for (vector<string>::iterator itSeq=seqNames.begin(); itSeq!=seqNames.end(); ++itSeq)
+        {
+            string &seqName = *itSeq;
+
+            createDirectory((objectPath + seqName));
+
+            FILE *f = fopen((seqImagesPath + seqName).c_str(), "rb");
+
+            #define SKIP 28+8+512
+            fseek(f, SKIP, SEEK_CUR);
+
+            unsigned int header[9];
+            size_t res = fread(header, 9, 4, f);
+            double fps;
+            res = fread(&fps, 1, 8, f);
+            fseek(f, 432, SEEK_CUR);
+
+            /*printf("width %u\n", header[0]);
+            printf("height %u\n", header[1]);
+            printf("imageBitDepth %u\n", header[2]);
+            printf("imageBitDepthReal %u\n", header[3]);
+            printf("imageSizeBytes %u\n", header[4]);
+            printf("imageFormat %u\n", header[5]);
+            printf("numFrames %u\n", numFrames);
+            printf("fps %f\n", fps);
+            printf("trueImageSize %u\n", header[8]);*/
+            unsigned int numFrames = header[6];
+
+            string ext;
+            switch (header[5])
+            {
+            case 100:
+            case 200:
+                ext = "raw";
+                break;
+            case 101:
+                ext = "brgb8";
+                break;
+            case 102:
+            case 201:
+                ext = "jpg";
+                break;
+            case 103:
+                ext = "jbrgb";
+                break;
+            case 001:
+            case 002:
+                ext = "png";
+                break;
+            }
+
+            for (unsigned int i=0; i<numFrames; ++i)
+            {
+                unsigned int size;
+                res = fread(&size, 1, 4, f);
+
+                char imgName[20];
+                sprintf(imgName, "/%u.%s", i, ext.c_str());
+                curr->imageNames.push_back(imgName);
+
+                // comment fseek and uncomment next block to unpack all frames
+                fseek(f, size, SEEK_CUR);
+                /*char *img = new char[size];
+                fread(img, size, 1, f);
+                string imgPath(objectPath + seqName + imgName);
+                FILE *fImg = fopen(imgPath.c_str(), "wb");
+                fwrite(img, size, 1, fImg);
+                fclose(fImg);
+                delete[] img;*/
+
+                fseek(f, 12, SEEK_CUR);
+            }
+
+            fclose(f);
+        }
+
+        train.back().push_back(curr);
+    }
+}
+
+Ptr<PD_caltech> PD_caltech::create()
+{
+    return Ptr<PD_caltechImp>(new PD_caltechImp);
+}
+
+}
+}
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/precomp.hpp b/modules/datasets/src/precomp.hpp
index bb048b7d2..da5bf8b83 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/precomp.hpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/precomp.hpp
@@ -47,6 +47,4 @@
 
 #include <fstream>
 
-#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
-
 #endif
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/slam_kitti.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/slam_kitti.cpp
index 0fcffbbce..ca1904d3e 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/slam_kitti.cpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/slam_kitti.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "opencv2/datasets/slam_kitti.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
 #include "precomp.hpp"
 
 namespace cv
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/slam_tumindoor.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/slam_tumindoor.cpp
index 2c136382e..cdc354314 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/slam_tumindoor.cpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/slam_tumindoor.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "opencv2/datasets/slam_tumindoor.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
 #include "precomp.hpp"
 
 #include <cstring>
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/tr_chars.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/tr_chars.cpp
index e83b8fa5b..5291c5bc8 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/tr_chars.cpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/tr_chars.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "opencv2/datasets/tr_chars.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
 #include "precomp.hpp"
 
 namespace cv
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/tr_svt.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/tr_svt.cpp
index 05deaa3f0..b2e11e788 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/tr_svt.cpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/tr_svt.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 //M*/
 
 #include "opencv2/datasets/tr_svt.hpp"
+#include "opencv2/datasets/util.hpp"
 #include "precomp.hpp"
 
 #include <opencv2/datasets/tinyxml2/tinyxml2.h>
diff --git a/modules/datasets/src/util.cpp b/modules/datasets/src/util.cpp
index adafb6ba4..7f2235792 100644
--- a/modules/datasets/src/util.cpp
+++ b/modules/datasets/src/util.cpp
@@ -48,6 +48,7 @@
 #ifdef __GNUC__
     #include <unistd.h>
     #include <dirent.h>
+    #include <sys/stat.h>
 #else
     #include <io.h>
     #include <direct.h>
@@ -70,6 +71,15 @@ void split(const string &s, vector<string> &elems, char delim)
     }
 }
 
+void createDirectory(const string &path)
+{
+#ifdef __GNUC__
+    mkdir(path.c_str(), S_IRWXU | S_IRWXG | S_IROTH | S_IXOTH);
+#else
+    mkdir(path.c_str());
+#endif
+}
+
 void getDirList(const string &dirName, vector<string> &fileNames)
 {
 #ifdef __GNUC__