Real-time facial recognition via multitask learning on raspberry Pi

Abstract This paper investigates the feasibility of multi-task learning (MTL) for facial recognition on the Raspberry Pi, a low-cost single-board computer, demonstrating its ability to perform complex deep learning tasks in real time. Using MobileNet, MobileNetV2, and InceptionV3 as base models, we...

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Main Authors: Abdulatif Ahmed Ali Aboluhom, Ismet Kandilli
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-97490-6
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description Abstract This paper investigates the feasibility of multi-task learning (MTL) for facial recognition on the Raspberry Pi, a low-cost single-board computer, demonstrating its ability to perform complex deep learning tasks in real time. Using MobileNet, MobileNetV2, and InceptionV3 as base models, we trained MTL models on a custom database derived from the VGGFace2 dataset, focusing on three tasks: person identification, age estimation, and ethnicity prediction. MobileNet achieved the highest accuracy, with 99% in person identification, 99.3% in age estimation, and 99.5% in ethnicity prediction. Compared to previous studies, which primarily relied on high-end hardware for MTL in facial recognition, this work uniquely demonstrates the successful deployment of efficient MTL models on resource-constrained devices like the Raspberry Pi. This advancement significantly reduces computational load and energy consumption while maintaining high accuracy, making facial recognition systems more accessible and practical for real-world applications such as security, personalized customer experiences, and demographic analytics. This study opens new avenues for innovation in resource-efficient deep learning systems.
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spelling doaj-art-78231ee2e64c43039aa56c4f3faaefe62025-08-20T04:02:45ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-08-0115111510.1038/s41598-025-97490-6Real-time facial recognition via multitask learning on raspberry PiAbdulatif Ahmed Ali Aboluhom0Ismet Kandilli1Engineering Faculty, Electronics Department, Ibb UniversityElectronics and Automation Department, Kocaeli UniversityAbstract This paper investigates the feasibility of multi-task learning (MTL) for facial recognition on the Raspberry Pi, a low-cost single-board computer, demonstrating its ability to perform complex deep learning tasks in real time. Using MobileNet, MobileNetV2, and InceptionV3 as base models, we trained MTL models on a custom database derived from the VGGFace2 dataset, focusing on three tasks: person identification, age estimation, and ethnicity prediction. MobileNet achieved the highest accuracy, with 99% in person identification, 99.3% in age estimation, and 99.5% in ethnicity prediction. Compared to previous studies, which primarily relied on high-end hardware for MTL in facial recognition, this work uniquely demonstrates the successful deployment of efficient MTL models on resource-constrained devices like the Raspberry Pi. This advancement significantly reduces computational load and energy consumption while maintaining high accuracy, making facial recognition systems more accessible and practical for real-world applications such as security, personalized customer experiences, and demographic analytics. This study opens new avenues for innovation in resource-efficient deep learning systems.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-97490-6Multi-task learningRaspberry PiDeep learningFace recognitionReal-time
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Real-time facial recognition via multitask learning on raspberry Pi
Scientific Reports
Multi-task learning
Raspberry Pi
Deep learning
Face recognition
Real-time
title Real-time facial recognition via multitask learning on raspberry Pi
title_full Real-time facial recognition via multitask learning on raspberry Pi
title_fullStr Real-time facial recognition via multitask learning on raspberry Pi
title_full_unstemmed Real-time facial recognition via multitask learning on raspberry Pi
title_short Real-time facial recognition via multitask learning on raspberry Pi
title_sort real time facial recognition via multitask learning on raspberry pi
topic Multi-task learning
Raspberry Pi
Deep learning
Face recognition
Real-time
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-97490-6
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