**CSPResNet** is a convolutional neural network where we apply the Cross Stage Partial Network (CSPNet) approach to [ResNet](https://paperswithcode.com/method/resnet). The CSPNet partitions the feature map of the base layer into two parts and then merges them through a cross-stage hierarchy. The use of a split and merge strategy allows for more gradient flow through the network.
## How do I use this model on an image?
To load a pretrained model:
```python
import timm
model = timm.create_model('cspresnet50', pretrained=True)
model.eval()
```
To load and preprocess the image:
```python
import urllib
from PIL import Image
from timm.data import resolve_data_config
from timm.data.transforms_factory import create_transform
Replace the model name with the variant you want to use, e.g. `cspresnet50`. You can find the IDs in the model summaries at the top of this page.
To extract image features with this model, follow the [timm feature extraction examples](https://rwightman.github.io/pytorch-image-models/feature_extraction/), just change the name of the model you want to use.
## How do I finetune this model?
You can finetune any of the pre-trained models just by changing the classifier (the last layer).
```python
model = timm.create_model('cspresnet50', pretrained=True).reset_classifier(NUM_FINETUNE_CLASSES)
```
To finetune on your own dataset, you have to write a training loop or adapt [timm's training
script](https://github.com/rwightman/pytorch-image-models/blob/master/train.py) to use your dataset.
## How do I train this model?
You can follow the [timm recipe scripts](https://rwightman.github.io/pytorch-image-models/scripts/) for training a new model afresh.
## Citation
```BibTeX
@misc{wang2019cspnet,
title={CSPNet: A New Backbone that can Enhance Learning Capability of CNN},
author={Chien-Yao Wang and Hong-Yuan Mark Liao and I-Hau Yeh and Yueh-Hua Wu and Ping-Yang Chen and Jun-Wei Hsieh},