# SOOD-ImageNet: a Large-Scale Dataset for Semantic Out-Of-Distribution Image Classification and Semantic Segmentation

Source: [SOOD-ImageNet: a Large-Scale Dataset for Semantic Out-Of-Distribution Image Classification and Semantic Segmentation](<https://www.sota2.com/research/paper/68fa78bb1e209131cea7a19f>)

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Data updated: 2025-10-26T04:45:08.569Z

Authors: Alberto Bacchin, Davide Allegro, Stefano Ghidoni, Emanuele Menegatti

Published: 2024-09-02T09:37:39.000Z

## Abstract

Out-of-Distribution (OOD) detection in computer vision is a crucial research area, with related benchmarks playing a vital role in assessing the generalizability of models and their applicability in real-world scenarios. However, existing OOD benchmarks in the literature suffer from two main limitations: (1) they often overlook semantic shift as a potential challenge, and (2) their scale is limited compared to the large datasets used to train modern models. To address these gaps, we introduce SOOD-ImageNet, a novel dataset comprising around 1.6M images across 56 classes, designed for common computer vision tasks such as image classification and semantic segmentation under OOD conditions, with a particular focus on the issue of semantic shift. We ensured the necessary scalability and quality by developing an innovative data engine that leverages the capabilities of modern vision-language models, complemented by accurate human checks. Through extensive training and evaluation of various models on SOOD-ImageNet, we showcase its potential to significantly advance OOD research in computer vision. The project page is available at https://github.com/bach05/SOODImageNet.git.

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## Original sources and implementation

[Original paper](<https://arxiv.org/abs/2409.01109>)

[PDF](<https://arxiv.org/pdf/2409.01109.pdf>)
