Sunda Script Detection Using You Only Look Once Algorithm

Abstract

The Sundanese script is a writing system used in the Sundanese language, one of the regional languages of West Java, Indonesia. This study investigates the use of the YOLO v8 algorithm for the real-time video detection of Sundanese script. Various versions of YOLO v8, including YOLO v8n, v8s, v8m, v8l, and v8x, were tested to determine the most effective model. After a comprehensive evaluation involving the analysis of mean Average Precision (mAP), F1-Confidence, and precision, the study selected the YOLO v8s model as the primary detection method. YOLO v8s demonstrated superior performance with the highest mAP of 98.835%, an F1-Confidence of  98%, and a precision of 76,2%. This choice was based on a balance between high accuracy and computational efficiency. The results indicate significant potential for object recognition technology in the learning and preservation of Sundanese script.