MiniCPM-V

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MiniCPM-V

PropertyValue
Parameter Count3.43B
Model TypeVisual Question Answering
ArchitectureSigLip-400M + MiniCPM-2.4B with Perceiver Resampler
PaperResearch Paper
LicenseApache-2.0 (code), Custom License for Model Weights

What is MiniCPM-V?

MiniCPM-V (also known as OmniLMM-3B) is a state-of-the-art visual language model that combines efficiency with powerful capabilities. Built on the foundation of SigLip-400M and MiniCPM-2.4B, it represents a significant advancement in deployable multimodal AI systems.

Implementation Details

The model utilizes a unique architecture that compresses image representations into 64 tokens through a perceiver resampler, significantly reducing memory requirements compared to traditional MLP-based architectures that typically use over 512 tokens. It supports BF16 precision and can be deployed across various platforms, from high-end GPUs to mobile devices.

  • Efficient token compression (64 tokens vs typical 512+)
  • Bilingual support (English and Chinese)
  • Optimized for both GPU and mobile deployment
  • State-of-the-art performance metrics

Core Capabilities

  • Visual question answering with high accuracy
  • Bilingual multimodal interaction
  • Efficient deployment on various hardware
  • Competitive performance against larger models
  • Superior benchmark scores on MME, MMBench, and MMMU

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes this model unique?

MiniCPM-V stands out for its efficient architecture that enables deployment on mobile devices while maintaining performance comparable to much larger models like Qwen-VL-Chat (9.6B). It's also the first end-deployable bilingual LMM supporting both English and Chinese.

Q: What are the recommended use cases?

The model is ideal for applications requiring visual question answering, multimodal interaction, and deployment in resource-constrained environments. It's particularly suitable for mobile applications, personal computers, and scenarios requiring bilingual visual understanding.

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