model
cactus-compute/needle
Runs on resource-constrained devices but has limited performance and features.
5.2Overall
Utility5
Onboarding5
Craft5
Niche fit6
Longevity5
Five dimensions scored independently; overall is a weighted average. Scores are only comparable within this same rubric.
Good for
Developers needing to deploy machine learning models on small devices.
Not for
Developers seeking high-performance or broad-featured machine learning models.
Project description
14MB foundation model for tiny devices; phones, wearables, smart home, and robots.
Alternatives
TensorFlow LiteCore ML