# Head Pose Estimation on AFLW (5-fold cross-validation)

Source: [Head Pose Estimation on AFLW (5-fold cross-validation)](<https://www.sota2.com/research/sota/head-pose-estimation-on-aflw-5-fold-cross-validation>)

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Data updated: 2026-02-26T05:48:55.087Z

Evaluation of head pose estimation accuracy (Yaw, Pitch, Roll) on the AFLW dataset using a 5-fold cross-validation scheme, typically reported using Mean Absolute Error (MAE).

A research result applies to its stated dataset, split, metric and evaluation configuration. Compare like-for-like settings, preserve the metric's unit and direction, and distinguish paper-reported results from independent reproduction. The best result recorded here is not a claim of exhaustive, current global coverage.

| Scope | Recorded value |
| --- | --- |
| Task | Head Pose Estimation |
| Dataset (including any stated split) | AFLW (5-fold cross-validation) |
| Metric | MAE |
| Unit | SCALAR |
| Direction | Lower is better |
| Results loaded | 5 of 5 |
| Coverage | All results currently returned for this benchmark |

Evaluation settings may differ between results. The original papers and recorded configurations are needed to establish comparability. A shared metric name alone does not establish an identical protocol.

## Metrics

- [MAE](<https://www.sota2.com/research/sota/head-pose-estimation-on-aflw-5-fold-cross-validation.md?metric=MAE>): Lower is better; unit: SCALAR.

- [Yaw Error](<https://www.sota2.com/research/sota/head-pose-estimation-on-aflw-5-fold-cross-validation.md?metric=Yaw%20Error>): Lower is better; unit: SCALAR.

- [Pitch Error](<https://www.sota2.com/research/sota/head-pose-estimation-on-aflw-5-fold-cross-validation.md?metric=Pitch%20Error>): Lower is better; unit: SCALAR.

- [Roll Error](<https://www.sota2.com/research/sota/head-pose-estimation-on-aflw-5-fold-cross-validation.md?metric=Roll%20Error>): Lower is better; unit: SCALAR.

## Recorded results

| Method | MAE | Result date | Report paper |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CNN + Heatmaps | 5.18 | Not recorded | 68fa651b1e209131cea085ba |
| MLP + Locations | 6.96 | Not recorded | 68fa651b1e209131cea085ba |
| Pata. and Cang. | 7.53 | Not recorded | 68fa651b1e209131cea085ba |
| Random Forests | 12.26 | Not recorded | 68fa651b1e209131cea085ba |
| View manifolds | 17.52 | Not recorded | 68fa651b1e209131cea085ba |

### CNN + Heatmaps

MAE: 5.18. Result ID: 698c9d830b614d12cff1f703.

[Reporting paper](<https://www.sota2.com/research/paper/68fa651b1e209131cea085ba.md>)

[Method origin paper](<https://www.sota2.com/research/paper/68fa651b1e209131cea085ba.md>)

Recorded evaluation configuration: Not recorded. This record does not assert independent reproduction.

### MLP + Locations

MAE: 6.96. Result ID: 698c9d830b614d12cff1f702.

[Reporting paper](<https://www.sota2.com/research/paper/68fa651b1e209131cea085ba.md>)

[Method origin paper](<https://www.sota2.com/research/paper/68fa651b1e209131cea085ba.md>)

Recorded evaluation configuration: Not recorded. This record does not assert independent reproduction.

### Pata. and Cang.

MAE: 7.53. Result ID: 698c9d830b614d12cff1f701.

[Reporting paper](<https://www.sota2.com/research/paper/68fa651b1e209131cea085ba.md>)

Recorded evaluation configuration: {"Angle Constraints":"Constrains the angles to a certain range"}. This record does not assert independent reproduction.

### Random Forests

MAE: 12.26. Result ID: 698c9d830b614d12cff1f700.

[Reporting paper](<https://www.sota2.com/research/paper/68fa651b1e209131cea085ba.md>)

Recorded evaluation configuration: Not recorded. This record does not assert independent reproduction.

### View manifolds

MAE: 17.52. Result ID: 698c9d830b614d12cff1f6ff.

[Reporting paper](<https://www.sota2.com/research/paper/68fa651b1e209131cea085ba.md>)

Recorded evaluation configuration: Not recorded. This record does not assert independent reproduction.

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