### Edge Detection ###

Edges represent sudden changes in pixel intensity, which usually correspond to object boundaries. Detecting edges helps in shape recognition and segmentation.

**Sobel Edge Detection**

The Sobel operator calculates gradients (changes in intensity) in both the **X and Y directions**, helping detect horizontal and vertical edges.


**Canny Edge Detection**

The Canny Edge Detector is a multi-stage algorithm that **provides more accurate edges** by:
1.	Applying Gaussian blur to remove noise.
2.	Finding intensity gradients using Sobel filters.
3.	Suppressing weak edges.
4.	Using double thresholding and edge tracking.

### A comparison of edge detection methods: ###

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Edge Detection

Edge Detection

A comparison of edge detection methods:

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Edge Detection

Edge Detection

A comparison of edge detection methods:

Solution