Ultralytics has not published a formal research paper for YOLO11 due to the rapidly evolving nature of the models. We focus on advancing the technology and making it easier to use, rather than producing static documentation. For the most up-to-date information on YOLO architecture, features, and usage, please refer to our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics) and [documentation](https://docs.ultralytics.com).
YOLO11 is the latest iteration in the [Ultralytics](https://www.ultralytics.com/) YOLO series of real-time object detectors, redefining what's possible with cutting-edge [accuracy](https://www.ultralytics.com/glossary/accuracy), speed, and efficiency. Building upon the impressive advancements of previous YOLO versions, YOLO11 introduces significant improvements in architecture and training methods, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of [computer vision](https://www.ultralytics.com/glossary/computer-vision-cv) tasks.
Ultralytics has not published a formal research paper for YOLOv5 due to the rapidly evolving nature of the models. We focus on advancing the technology and making it easier to use, rather than producing static documentation. For the most up-to-date information on YOLO architecture, features, and usage, please refer to our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics) and [documentation](https://docs.ultralytics.com).
Ultralytics has not published a formal research paper for YOLOv8 due to the rapidly evolving nature of the models. We focus on advancing the technology and making it easier to use, rather than producing static documentation. For the most up-to-date information on YOLO architecture, features, and usage, please refer to our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics) and [documentation](https://docs.ultralytics.com).
## Overview
YOLOv8 is the latest iteration in the YOLO series of real-time object detectors, offering cutting-edge performance in terms of accuracy and speed. Building upon the advancements of previous YOLO versions, YOLOv8 introduces new features and optimizations that make it an ideal choice for various [object detection](https://www.ultralytics.com/glossary/object-detection) tasks in a wide range of applications.