Polygons

Polygon annotation is a computer vision technique used to label objects with irregular or complex shapes in images or videos. Unlike bounding boxes, polygons follow the exact contours of an object by connecting multiple points (vertices) to form a closed shape. Each vertex is defined by its coordinates, and the polygon is assigned a class label, such as “car,” “tree,” or “tumor.” This method provides high-precision object boundaries, making it essential for semantic and instance segmentation tasks. Polygon annotation is widely used in autonomous driving, medical imaging, satellite mapping, and AR/VR, enabling AI models to understand shapes and edges accurately.
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How Polygon Annotation Works

Vertex Placement: Annotators click along the edges of the object to place points.

Line Connection: Each point is connected to form straight lines, ultimately closing the shape.

Class Labeling: The polygon is assigned a class label (e.g., “car,” “tree,” “tumor”).

Verification: The shape is checked to ensure it accurately covers the object without missing edges or including background.



Applications of Polygon Annotation

  • Autonomous Vehicles: Labeling irregularly shaped vehicles, traffic signs, pedestrians, and obstacles.

  • Medical Imaging: Outlining tumors, organs, or lesions for AI diagnostic models.

  • Satellite & Aerial Imagery: Mapping land parcels, buildings, forests, rivers, and roads.

  • Retail & Fashion: Annotating products in images for visual search and inventory management.

  • Robotics & AR/VR: Detecting and segmenting objects with complex shapes for manipulation or immersive experiences.