Perceptron Mk Models by Perceptron
PerceptronProprietary
Perceptron releases · 2 in the last 12 monthsChangelog →
2 models2026Up to 36K ctxFrom $0.150/1M input
Last refreshed 2026-10-17. Next refresh: weekly.
Details
ResearcherPerceptron
LicenseProprietary
Commercial useRestricted
Models2
Released2026
Max context36K
Capabilities
VisionAll models
MultimodalAll models
ReasoningAll models
JSON / Tool use1 of 2 models
Structured OutputsAll models
Links
WebsiteAbout
Perceptron Mk is Perceptron's closed-source VLM family for image, video, and embodied reasoning tasks. Mk1 is the first generally documented model in the line.
Decision facts
- Best fit
- vision and multimodal workreasoningJSON / Tool use
- Capability starting point
- Perceptron Mk1.5 with 36K context and reasoning, JSON / Tool use, structured outputs, and multimodal inputs
- Lowest tracked input
- Perceptron Mk1 · $0.150/1M · OpenRouter
- Closest related family
- 360Zhinao
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.
1 in view1 retired
Perceptron Mk1.5Current
Use when the workload needs vision, 36K context, and reasoning.
2026-09vision36K contextreasoning
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perceptron Mk1.5 | Use when the workload needs vision, 36K context, and reasoning. | 2026-09 | vision36K contextreasoning | Current |
Release Timeline
2 release groups2026-09
1 current
Perceptron Mk1.5
Currentvision36K contextreasoning
2026-05
1 retired
Perceptron Mk1
Replacedvision32K contextreasoning
Replaced By
Replaced
Keep for legacy integrations; evaluate Perceptron Mk1.5 before new work.
Specifications(2 models)
| Model | Released | Context | Vision | Multimodal | Reasoning | JSON / Tool use | Structured Outputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perceptron Mk1.5 | 2026-09 | 36K | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Available From(1 provider)
Pricing
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perceptron Mk1.5 | OpenRouter | $0.15 | $1.5 | Serverless |