This tutorial will guide you through the process of building an image classification model using the AI Toolkit. Image classification is a common task in machine learning where the goal is to categorize images into predefined classes.

Getting Started

Before you begin, make sure you have the AI Toolkit installed. If not, you can install it by visiting our installation guide.

Data Preparation

The first step in building an image classification model is to prepare your dataset. You need a collection of images that are labeled with the correct classes. Here are some common practices:

  • Collect Data: Gather a diverse set of images that cover all the classes you want to recognize.
  • Label Data: Manually label your images with the correct class labels.
  • Split Data: Divide your dataset into training, validation, and test sets.

Model Building

Once you have your data prepared, you can start building your model. The AI Toolkit provides several pre-trained models that you can use as a starting point, or you can train your own model from scratch.

Pre-trained Models

  • VGG19: A deep convolutional neural network known for its accuracy.
  • ResNet50: A network with residual learning that helps in training deeper networks.
  • InceptionV3: A network that combines multiple convolutional layers to improve feature extraction.

To use a pre-trained model, you can load it using the following code:

from ai_toolkit.models import VGG19

model = VGG19()

Custom Model

If you want to train your own model, you can define it using the AI Toolkit's API. Here's an example of a simple model:

from ai_toolkit.models import Sequential
from ai_toolkit.layers import Conv2D, Flatten, Dense

model = Sequential()
model.add(Conv2D(32, (3, 3), activation='relu', input_shape=(224, 224, 3)))
model.add(Flatten())
model.add(Dense(10, activation='softmax'))

Training the Model

After defining your model, you need to train it using your dataset. The AI Toolkit provides functions to easily train your model.

from ai_toolkit.models import train

train(model, x_train, y_train, epochs=10, batch_size=32)

Evaluation

Once your model is trained, you should evaluate its performance using the test set. This will give you an idea of how well your model generalizes to new, unseen data.

from ai_toolkit.models import evaluate

accuracy = evaluate(model, x_test, y_test)
print(f"Model Accuracy: {accuracy}")

Conclusion

Building an image classification model using the AI Toolkit is a straightforward process. By following this tutorial, you should now have a basic understanding of how to build, train, and evaluate your model.

For more advanced topics, check out our advanced tutorials.

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