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ResNet50

ResNet is a milestone deep convolutional neural network architecture proposed by Microsoft Research. It perfectly solves the gradient vanishing problem in deep networks through its pioneering residual learning mechanism using "skip connections," completely breaking the limitations on model depth in deep learning.

  • Key Features: Focuses on high-precision image feature extraction and classification tasks. Its powerful universal feature representation capabilities make it the most commonly used backbone architecture for complex vision tasks such as object detection and semantic segmentation.
  • Version Note: This case uses ResNet-50 (V1). As the most representative mid-range force in the ResNet family, it consists of a 50-layer deep network and adopts an efficient bottleneck structure. It achieves perfect balance between computational complexity and recognition accuracy, making it the most widely deployed classic vision model in industry with both high performance and high stability.
Environment Setup

Configure the required environment in advance.

Quick Start

Download Model Files

O6 / O6N
cd ai_model_hub_25_Q3/models/ComputeVision/Image_Classification/onnx_resnet_v1_50
wget https://www.modelscope.cn/models/cix/ai_model_hub_25_Q3/resolve/master/models/ComputeVision/Image_Classification/onnx_resnet_v1_50/resnet_v1_50.cix

Model Testing

info

Activate the virtual environment before running!

O6 / O6N
python3 inference_npu.py

Complete Conversion Workflow

Download Model Files

Linux PC
cd ai_model_hub_25_Q3/models/ComputeVision/Image_Classification/onnx_resnet_v1_50/model
wget https://www.modelscope.cn/models/cix/ai_model_hub_25_Q3/resolve/master/models/ComputeVision/Image_Classification/onnx_resnet_v1_50/model/resnet50-v1-12.onnx
wget https://www.modelscope.cn/models/cix/ai_model_hub_25_Q3/resolve/master/models/ComputeVision/Image_Classification/onnx_resnet_v1_50/model/resnet50-v1-12-sim.onnx

Project Structure

├── cfg
├── datasets
├── inference_npu.py
├── inference_onnx.py
├── model
├── ReadMe.md
├── resnet_v1_50.cix
├── test_data
├── label.txt
├── main.cpp
├── makefile
├── noe_utils
└── Tutorials.ipynb

Perform Model Quantization and Conversion

Linux PC
cd ..
cixbuild cfg/onnx_resnet_v1_50build.cfg
Push to Board

After completing the model conversion, push the cix model file to the board.

Test Host Inference

Run Inference Script

Linux PC
python3 inference_onnx.py --images test_data --onnx_path model/resnet50-v1-12-sim.onnx

Model Inference Results

Linux PC
$ python3 inference_onnx.py --images test_data --onnx_path model/resnet50-v1-12-sim.onnx
image path : test_data/ILSVRC2012_val_00024154.JPEG
Ibizan hound, Ibizan Podenco
image path : test_data/ILSVRC2012_val_00021564.JPEG
coucal
image path : test_data/ILSVRC2012_val_00002899.JPEG
rock python, rock snake, Python sebae
image path : test_data/ILSVRC2012_val_00045790.JPEG
Yorkshire terrier
image path : test_data/ILSVRC2012_val_00037133.JPEG
ice bear, polar bear, Ursus Maritimus, Thalarctos maritimus

Deploy to NPU

Run Inference Script

O6 / O6N
python3 inference_npu.py --images test_data --model_path resnet_v1_50.cix

Model Inference Results

O6 / O6N
$ python3 inference_npu.py --images test_data --model_path resnet_v1_50.cix
npu: noe_init_context success
npu: noe_load_graph success
Input tensor count is 1.
Output tensor count is 1.
npu: noe_create_job success
image path : test_data/ILSVRC2012_val_00037133.JPEG
ice bear, polar bear, Ursus Maritimus, Thalarctos maritimus
image path : test_data/ILSVRC2012_val_00021564.JPEG
coucal
image path : test_data/ILSVRC2012_val_00024154.JPEG
Ibizan hound, Ibizan Podenco
image path : test_data/ILSVRC2012_val_00002899.JPEG
rock python, rock snake, Python sebae
image path : test_data/ILSVRC2012_val_00045790.JPEG
Yorkshire terrier
npu: noe_clean_job success
npu: noe_unload_graph success
npu: noe_deinit_context success

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