DEFINITION
Agentic Models
Agent-Capable Language Models
Definition
Language models specifically designed or optimized to act as autonomous agents by invoking tools, making decisions, and executing workflows. Agentic experiences are built upon tool calling as a foundational capability. Needle represents a new class of efficient agentic models optimized for consumer devices (phones, watches, glasses) rather than cloud infrastructure.
Examples in the Wild
- Example 1:Needle: 26M parameter tool-calling model for on-device agents
- Example 2:Gemini with tool calling for cloud-based agents
- Example 3:Mobile agents that invoke device APIs (timers, messaging, navigation)