Generalist

Generalist · Launch Video Breakdown: Hook, Pacing & Motion Design

GEN-1.5 learns new physical tasks in a few seconds and generalizes. Pretrained on physical data at scale toward general intelligence for the physical world.

Hardware & DevicesLaunchAugust 19, 2026@GeneralistAI
0:00 · The Hook · Introducing GEN-1.5: Rapid Task Learning
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Scene-by-scene timeline & spoken transcript

  1. The Hook

    Introducing GEN-1.5: Rapid Task Learning

    “makes possible that you can just walk up. Our new model, GEN-1.5, is an to learn longer horizon tasks. And in some cases, it can just watch humans and it's showing physical generalization,”

    On screen
    makes possible that you can just walk up GEN-1.5 Our new model, GEN-1.5, is an to learn longer horizon tasks. A B And in some cases, it can just watch humans Human-to-Robot In-Context Learning And it's showing physical generalization, Novel Tool Use Improvisation
    Camera
    Dynamic cuts between various robot arm perspectives, including close-ups of grippers, wide shots of the robot interacting with objects, and split-screen views comparing different angles.
    Motion
    Rapid montage of robot demonstrations, split-screen comparisons, and text overlays that animate in with a subtle fade and scale.
  2. Product Reveal

    The Core Technology: Generalized In-Context Learning

    “to do, and it generalizes it. we're seeing for the first time is a very never seen a model that can do this before. Beyond its context, it can also learn with”

    On screen
    to do, and it generalizes it. PROMPT FRAMES MODEL WEIGHTS ROBOT TRAJECTORIES INPUT FRAMES MODEL OUTPUTS Generalized In-Context Learning we're seeing for the first time is a very In-Context Learning 10 GRADIENT STEPS (5 MIN OF DATA) IN-CONTEXT LEARNING (3-12 SEC OF DEMOS) Retrieve Money From Wallet 60.7% Fold And Crease Paper 50% Twist Lid Off Glass Jar 60% Stack Two Small Cups 67% Sweep Trash With Brush 37.3% Open Book Cover 54.7% Brush Cube Into Bowl 60.8% Flip Phone Upside Down 78% Unzip Pencil Pouch 55.5% Remove Vacuum Pad 64% TASK SUCCESS RATE (%) never seen a model that can do this before. Held-Out Validation Task In-Context Learning Few-Shot Learning 100% TASK SUCCESS RATE (%) 67% 75% Beyond its context, it can also learn with 10 Steps
    Camera
    Static shots of data visualizations and bar charts, interspersed with close-ups of robot actions.
    Motion
    Animated data visualizations, text reveals, and seamless transitions between abstract data and concrete robot demonstrations.
  3. Feature Teaser

    Improvisational Intelligence & Tool Use

    “In one example, we taught it to use a banana into an impromptu brush. block up and dumped it into the bowl. It's overall showing more improvisational we covered the bowl with a piece of paper, and it hand, and then it just did it with two hands.”

    On screen
    In one example, we taught it to use a banana into an impromptu brush. block up and dumped it into the bowl. It's overall showing more improvisational Improvisational Intelligence we covered the bowl with a piece of paper, and it Improvisational Intelligence hand, and then it just did it with two hands. Expected Improvisational
    Camera
    Dynamic close-ups and medium shots of the robot performing complex, improvised tasks, often from a first-person robot perspective.
    Motion
    Fast-paced cuts, split-screen comparisons highlighting 'Expected' vs. 'Improvisational' actions, and subtle camera movements to follow robot actions.
  4. Call to Action

    Human-to-Robot Learning & Future Vision

    “in-context learning emerge, where a intelligence in robot foundation models.”

    On screen
    Human-to-Robot in-context learning emerge, where a In-Context Learning intelligence in robot foundation models.
    Camera
    Medium shots of a human interacting with the robot, demonstrating the learning process, followed by a final brand logo reveal.
    Motion
    Smooth transitions, a final brand logo animation with a subtle glow, and a sustained synth pad for a conclusive feel.

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