[Submitted on 4 May 2025 (v1), last revised 24 Jul 2026 (this version, v4)]

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Abstract:Manus AI is a general-purpose AI agent introduced in early 2025, marking a significant advancement in autonomous artificial intelligence. Developed by the Chinese startup this http URL, Manus is designed to bridge the gap between "mind" and "hand" - combining the reasoning and planning capabilities of large language models with the ability to execute complex, end-to-end tasks that produce tangible outcomes. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of Manus AI, exploring its core technical architecture, diverse applications across sectors such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing, robotics, and gaming, as well as its key strengths, current limitations, and future potential. Positioned as a preview of what lies ahead, Manus AI represents a shift toward intelligent agents that can translate high-level intentions into real-world actions, heralding a new era of human-AI collaboration.

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From: Qikai Yang [view email]
[v1] Sun, 4 May 2025 08:24:00 UTC (3,149 KB)
[v2] Sun, 20 Jul 2025 20:38:54 UTC (3,149 KB)
[v3] Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:06:26 UTC (3,143 KB)
[v4] Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:29:49 UTC (3,143 KB)