Prompt Estimation from Prototypes for Federated Prompt Tuning of Vision Transformers

A recent study highlights the effectiveness of Visual Prompt Tuning (VPT) for fine-tuning Vision Transformers (ViTs) in a federated learning context. This approach is particularly valuable as it allows for efficient adaptation of large models to specific tasks, even with limited data. The research addresses challenges in global prompt tuning, which often struggles to perform well across diverse client environments. This advancement is significant as it enhances the applicability of machine learning models in real-world scenarios where data privacy and resource constraints are critical.