Pretrained computer vision classifier

Identify vehicles with one API call.

A pretrained vehicles classifier that sorts an image into one of 3 categories. Use the vehicles API immediately, no training required, then adapt it to your own data when you need more.

Pretrained · Nyckel-trained 3 labels out of the box Image input

Try the vehicles classifier

Drop in a photo and get the prediction back. No signup, no setup.

What this vehicles classifier recognizes

A sample of the 17 labels this pretrained classifier chooses between.

Van
Bus
Helicopter

Need a label that isn't here? Clone the classifier into your Nyckel console and edit the label set to fit your data.

Call the vehicles API

Get your own copy of this classifier behind your own endpoint — callable from any HTTP client:

API quick start
curl -X POST "https://www.nyckel.com/v1/functions/YOUR_FUNCTION_ID/invoke" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"data": "https://example.com/photo.jpg"}'

Example response

{
  "labelName": "Van",
  "labelId": "label_...",
  "confidence": 0.92
}

Under the hood

Model type
Nyckel-trained

Trained on the Vehicle Classification dataset and served on Nyckel's own classification infrastructure — your image stays on Nyckel.

Input
Image

Send an image URL or file to the invoke endpoint; the response is a label with a confidence score.

Make it yours
Adaptable

Clone it, then correct predictions and add your own samples in the console — Nyckel retrains automatically, turning this into a custom model tuned to your data.

More than a demo: this page is one of thousands of pretrained functions on Nyckel, an ML classification platform. You can invoke classifiers by API, review predictions, correct labels, collect samples from production traffic, and promote any pretrained function to a private custom model — without changing your integration.

Where teams use vehicles classification

Automotive Sales

Sort and categorize inventory on dealership websites to improve customer browsing experience.

Traffic Management

Analyze real-time traffic camera feeds to optimize traffic light timing and reduce congestion.

Delivery Services

Ensure correct vehicle use for package delivery by classifying vehicle types, enhancing efficiency and reducing fuel costs.

Insurance Industry

Assess and process claims faster by automatically identifying vehicle types involved in accidents.

Parking Management

Monitor and manage parking spaces more effectively by distinguishing between different types of vehicles.

Retail Marketing

Tailor outdoor advertising strategies by identifying predominant vehicle types in different areas.

Security and Surveillance

Detect unauthorized or suspicious vehicle presence in restricted areas to improve premises security.

Common questions

What's the difference between a zero-shot and a Nyckel-trained classifier?

A zero-shot classifier uses a large foundation model's general knowledge to pick between your labels — no task-specific training, so new or edited labels work immediately. A Nyckel-trained classifier has been trained on labeled examples and runs on Nyckel's own infrastructure, which typically makes it faster, cheaper per call, and more accurate on data that resembles its training set. The "Under the hood" section on this page shows which kind this classifier is, and any classifier can be adapted into a trained one by adding your own examples.

How do I know whether this will work for my application?

Honestly: we can't know in advance — it depends on your data stream and how closely it resembles what this classifier has seen. The reliable way to find out is to measure it on your own data: start invoking the classifier with real traffic, or upload and annotate a set of images in the console — make sure they look like your production data, not idealized examples. Nyckel's evaluation metrics then show you exactly how it performs on that data before you rely on it.

What happens when it makes a mistake?

No classifier is perfect, so Nyckel is built around the correction loop: invokes can be captured for review, you confirm or correct predictions in the console, and corrections become training data. Over time the model adapts to your data distribution — accuracy on your traffic improves with use rather than staying fixed.

Do I need training data to get started?

No. This vehicles classifier works out of the box — clone it into your console and you'll have your own API endpoint in under a minute. Training data only enters the picture when you want to adapt it: your corrected predictions and uploaded samples improve the model, and you can also edit the label set to match your needs.

What does it cost to try?

Trying the classifier on this page is free with no signup. Cloning it requires a free account, and the free tier covers your first API calls each month — see nyckel.com/pricing for current limits and paid tiers.

Ready to classify vehicles at scale?

Add this pretrained classifier to your Nyckel console — you'll get a live API endpoint in under a minute, and a path to a custom model when you need one.