Cat Detector
A personal learning project exploring image classification with scikit-learn SVMs and a simple GUI for cat detection.
Bonus images of my cat.
Technology Stack
PythonScikit-learnSVMImage Processing
Key Features
- First foray into ML and classical classifiers
- SVM-based model for binary cat image classification
- Lightweight GUI that prompts for image upload and runs inference
About Cat Detector
Cat Detector
Why
This was my first focused project in ML classifiers, and I wanted to start with a classic SVM before moving into deep learning.
Interesting Technical Points
- Scikit-learn pipeline using a Support Vector Machine for image classification
- Basic preprocessing to normalize images into consistent model inputs
- Simple GUI that prompts for an upload and runs inference locally
What I Learned
I learned how preprocessing affects classifier performance and how to structure a small ML workflow end-to-end.