‘World’s first’ fully autonomous AI agent unveiled in China, handles real-world tasks
A group of Chinese software engineers have developed what they have called the “world’s first” fully autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agent. Called “Manus,” the AI agent can independently perform complex tasks without human guidance.
Unlike AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, or Grok, which need human input to perform things, Manus can proactively make decisions and complete tasks independently. To this end, the AI agent doesn’t necessarily need to wait for instructions to do something.
For example, if a human asks, ” Find me an apartment,” Manus can conduct research, evaluate multiple factors (crime rates, weather, market trends), and provide tailored recommendations.
Rather than using just one AI model, Manus operates like an executive managing multiple specialized sub-agents. This allows it to tackle complex, multi-step workflows seamlessly.
Manus: the fully autonomous AI agent
Moreover, the AI agent can work asynchronously, meaning it completes tasks in the background and notifies users only when results are ready, without constant human supervision.
