tao-train-action-recognition

Train, evaluate, export, and run inference on TAO action-recognition models.

83|20|Updated Apr 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NVIDIA-TAO/tao-skill-bank --skill tao-train-action-recognition
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Skill: tao-train-action-recognition
Source: https://github.com/NVIDIA-TAO/tao-skill-bank/tree/main/skills/models/tao-train-action-recognition
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NVIDIA-TAO/tao-skill-bank --skill tao-train-action-recognition

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires docker, nvidia-container-toolkit, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of training, evaluating, exporting, and running inference on TAO action-recognition models, enabling efficient video action classification tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Model Training: Supports RGB, optical flow, and joint (multi-stream) input types for classifying temporal actions in video clips.
  • Evaluation: Provides a comprehensive evaluation report on the skill's performance before publication.
  • Export: Allows exporting trained models to ONNX format for deployment.
  • Inference: Enables real-time inference on video sequences for action recognition.
  • Use Case: A developer needs to train a new action-recognition model for a video analysis application. This Skill can be used to train the model, evaluate its performance, export the trained model, and run inference on new video data.

Quick Start

Use the tao-train-action-recognition skill to train a new action-recognition model on the provided dataset.

Frequently Asked Questions about tao-train-action-recognition

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I train an action recognition model for video clips using TAO?

To train an action recognition model with TAO, you use the TAO Core dataclass schemas to configure and select models, processing RGB, optical flow, or joint multi-stream inputs to classify temporal actions in video clips.

Do I need Docker and nvidia-container-toolkit to run TAO action recognition workflows?

Yes, executing TAO action recognition workflows requires Docker and nvidia-container-toolkit to be installed in your environment to handle the containerized model training, evaluation, and inference processes.

Can I export a trained TAO action recognition model to ONNX?

Yes, you can export trained TAO action recognition models directly to ONNX format, enabling streamlined deployment for real-time inference on new video sequences.

What video input types are supported for TAO action recognition training?

TAO action recognition training supports RGB, optical flow, and joint multi-stream input types to accurately classify temporal actions within video data.

How do I run real-time inference on video sequences for action classification?

You run real-time inference on video sequences by deploying your trained and evaluated TAO action recognition model, which processes the video data to classify temporal actions.

Does TAO provide automated configuration for video action classification tasks?

Yes, TAO utilizes TAO Core dataclass schemas to provide automated configuration and model selection, streamlining the setup process for video action classification tasks.