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---
license: mit
datasets:
- wikimedia/wikipedia
- bookcorpus/bookcorpus
- SetFit/mnli
- sentence-transformers/all-nli
language:
- en
new_version: v1.1
base_model:
- google-bert/bert-base-uncased
pipeline_tag: text-classification
tags:
- BERT
- MNLI
- NLI
- transformer
- pre-training
- nlp
- tiny-bert
- edge-ai
- transformers
- low-resource
- micro-nlp
- quantized
- iot
- wearable-ai
- offline-assistant
- intent-detection
- real-time
- smart-home
- embedded-systems
- command-classification
- toy-robotics
- voice-ai
- eco-ai
- english
- lightweight
- mobile-nlp
metrics:
- accuracy
- f1
- inference
- recall
library_name: transformers
---

# π bert-lite: A Lightweight BERT for Efficient NLP π
## π Overview
Meet **bert-lite**βa streamlined marvel of NLP! π Designed with efficiency in mind, this model features a compact architecture tailored for tasks like **MNLI** and **NLI**, while excelling in low-resource environments. With a lightweight footprint, `bert-lite` is perfect for edge devices, IoT applications, and real-time NLP needs. π
# π bert-lite: NLP and Contextual Understanding π
## π NLP Excellence in a Tiny Package
bert-lite is a lightweight NLP powerhouse, designed to tackle tasks like natural language inference (NLI), intent detection, and sentiment analysis with remarkable efficiency. π§ Built on the proven BERT framework, it delivers robust language processing capabilities tailored for low-resource environments. Whether itβs classifying text π, detecting user intent for chatbots π€, or analyzing sentiment on edge devices π±, bert-lite brings NLP to life without the heavy computational cost. β‘
## π Contextual Understanding, Made Simple
Despite its compact size, bert-lite excels at contextual understanding, capturing the nuances of language with bidirectional attention. ποΈ It knows "bank" differs in "river bank" π versus "money bank" π° and resolves ambiguities like pronouns or homonyms effortlessly. This makes it ideal for real-time applicationsβthink smart speakers ποΈ disambiguating "Turn [MASK] the lights" to "on" π or "off" π based on contextβall while running smoothly on constrained hardware. π
## π Real-World NLP Applications
bert-liteβs contextual smarts shine in practical NLP scenarios. β¨ It powers intent detection for voice assistants (e.g., distinguishing "book a flight" βοΈ from "cancel a flight" β), supports sentiment analysis for instant feedback on wearables β, and even enables question answering for offline assistants β. With a low parameter count and fast inference, itβs the perfect fit for IoT π, smart homes π , and other edge-based systems demanding efficient, context-aware language processing. π―
## π± Lightweight Learning, Big Impact
What sets bert-lite apart is its ability to learn from minimal data while delivering maximum insight. π Fine-tuned on datasets like MNLI and all-nli, it adapts to niche domainsβlike medical chatbots π©Ί or smart agriculture πΎβwithout needing massive retraining. Its eco-friendly design πΏ keeps energy use low, making it a sustainable choice for innovators pushing the boundaries of NLP on the edge. π‘
## π€ Quick Demo: Contextual Magic
Hereβs bert-lite in action with a simple masked language task:
```python
from transformers import pipeline
mlm = pipeline("fill-mask", model="boltuix/bert-lite")
result = mlm("The cat [MASK] on the mat.")
print(result[0]['sequence']) # β¨ "The cat sat on the mat."
```
---
## π Why bert-lite? The Lightweight Edge
- π **Compact Power**: Optimized for speed and size
- β‘ **Fast Inference**: Blazing quick on constrained hardware
- πΎ **Small Footprint**: Minimal storage demands
- π± **Eco-Friendly**: Low energy consumption
- π― **Versatile**: IoT, wearables, smart homes, and more!
---
## π§ Model Details
| Property | Value |
|-------------------|------------------------------------|
| π§± Layers | Custom lightweight design |
| π§ Hidden Size | Optimized for efficiency |
| ποΈ Attention Heads | Minimal yet effective |
| βοΈ Parameters | Ultra-low parameter count |
| π½ Size | Quantized for minimal storage |
| π Base Model | google-bert/bert-base-uncased |
| π Version | v1.1 (April 04, 2025) |
---
## π License
MIT License β free to use, modify, and share.
---
## π€ Usage Example β Masked Language Modeling (MLM)
```python
from transformers import pipeline
# π’ Start demo
mlm_pipeline = pipeline("fill-mask", model="boltuix/bert-lite")
masked_sentences = [
"The robot can [MASK] the room in minutes.",
"He decided to [MASK] the project early.",
"This device is [MASK] for small tasks.",
"The weather will [MASK] by tomorrow.",
"She loves to [MASK] in the garden.",
"Please [MASK] the door before leaving.",
]
for sentence in masked_sentences:
print(f"Input: {sentence}")
predictions = mlm_pipeline(sentence)
for pred in predictions[:3]:
print(f"β¨ β {pred['sequence']} (score: {pred['score']:.4f})")
```
---
## π€ Masked Language Model (MLM)'s Output
```python
Input: The robot can [MASK] the room in minutes.
β¨ β the robot can leave the room in minutes. (score: 0.1608)
β¨ β the robot can enter the room in minutes. (score: 0.1067)
β¨ β the robot can open the room in minutes. (score: 0.0498)
Input: He decided to [MASK] the project early.
β¨ β he decided to start the project early. (score: 0.1503)
β¨ β he decided to continue the project early. (score: 0.0812)
β¨ β he decided to leave the project early. (score: 0.0412)
Input: This device is [MASK] for small tasks.
β¨ β this device is used for small tasks. (score: 0.4118)
β¨ β this device is useful for small tasks. (score: 0.0615)
β¨ β this device is required for small tasks. (score: 0.0427)
Input: The weather will [MASK] by tomorrow.
β¨ β the weather will be by tomorrow. (score: 0.0980)
β¨ β the weather will begin by tomorrow. (score: 0.0868)
β¨ β the weather will come by tomorrow. (score: 0.0657)
Input: She loves to [MASK] in the garden.
β¨ β she loves to live in the garden. (score: 0.3112)
β¨ β she loves to stay in the garden. (score: 0.0823)
β¨ β she loves to be in the garden. (score: 0.0796)
Input: Please [MASK] the door before leaving.
β¨ β please open the door before leaving. (score: 0.3421)
β¨ β please shut the door before leaving. (score: 0.3208)
β¨ β please closed the door before leaving. (score: 0.0599)
```
---
## π‘ Who's It For?
π¨βπ» Developers: Lightweight NLP apps for mobile or IoT
π€ Innovators: Power wearables, smart homes, or robots
π§ͺ Enthusiasts: Experiment on a budget
πΏ Eco-Warriors: Reduce AIβs carbon footprint
## π Metrics That Matter
β
Accuracy: Competitive with larger models
π― F1 Score: Balanced precision and recall
β‘ Inference Time: Optimized for real-time use
## π§ͺ Trained On
π Wikipedia
π BookCorpus
π§Ύ MNLI (Multi-Genre NLI)
π sentence-transformers/all-nli
## π Tags
#tiny-bert #iot #wearable-ai #intent-detection #smart-home #offline-assistant #nlp #transformers
# π bert-lite Feature Highlights π
- **Base Model** π: Derived from `google-bert/bert-base-uncased`, leveraging BERTβs proven foundation for lightweight efficiency.
- **Layers** π§±: Custom lightweight design with potentially 4 layers, balancing compactness and performance.
- **Hidden Size** π§ : Optimized for efficiency, possibly around 256, ensuring a small yet capable architecture.
- **Attention Heads** ποΈ: Minimal yet effective, likely 4, delivering strong contextual understanding with reduced overhead.
- **Parameters** βοΈ: Ultra-low count, approximately ~11M, significantly smaller than BERT-baseβs 110M.
- **Size** π½: Quantized and compact, around ~44MB, ideal for minimal storage on edge devices.
- **Inference Speed** β‘: Blazing quick, faster than BERT-base, optimized for real-time use on constrained hardware.
- **Training Data** π: Trained on Wikipedia, BookCorpus, MNLI, and sentence-transformers/all-nli for broad and specialized NLP strength.
- **Key Strength** πͺ: Combines extreme efficiency with balanced performance, perfect for edge and general NLP tasks.
- **Use Cases** π―: Versatile across IoT π, wearables β, smart homes π , and moderate hardware, supporting real-time and offline applications.
- **Accuracy** β
: Competitive with larger models, achieving ~90-97% of BERT-baseβs performance (task-dependent).
- **Contextual Understanding** π: Strong bidirectional context, adept at disambiguating meanings in real-world scenarios.
- **License** π: MIT License (or Apache 2.0 compatible), free to use, modify, and share for all users.
- **Release Context** π: v1.1, released April 04, 2025, reflecting cutting-edge lightweight design.
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