Template-based Object Detection Using a Foundation Model

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2603.19773v1
• Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:04:31 GMT
• Title: Template-based Object Detection Using a Foundation Model
• Abstract summary: We focus on use cases with less data variation, but the requirement of being free of generation of training data and training.<n>In our approach, we use segments from segmentation foundation models and combine them with a simple feature-based classification method.<n>This saves time and cost when changing the object to be searched or its design, as nothing has to be retrained and no dataset has to be created.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Most currently used object detection methods are learning-based, and can detect objects under varying appearances. Those models require training and a training dataset. We focus on use cases with less data variation, but the requirement of being free of generation of training data and training. Such a setup is for example desired in automatic testing of graphical interfaces during software development, especially for continuous integration testing. In our approach, we use segments from segmentation foundation models and combine them with a simple feature-based classification method. This saves time and cost when changing the object to be searched or its design, as nothing has to be retrained and no dataset has to be created. We evaluate our method on the task of detecting and classifying icons in navigation maps, which is used to simplify and automate the testing of user interfaces in automotive industry. Our methods achieve results almost on par with learning-based object detection methods like YOLO, without the need for training.

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