Runway releases GWM-1, a world model for robotics simulation and avatar creation

Runway/GWM-1

Runway released GWM-1, a world model that creates 3D virtual environments from text prompts. Available in three variants optimized for robotics simulation, 3D avatar generation and creative use, GWM-1 enables engineers to test algorithms and train neural networks without physical hardware. All three variants are built on the Gen-4.5 video foundation.

• Three variants: world simulation (physics/robotics), 3D avatars, creative/open-ended
• All built on Gen-4.5 video generation foundation
• Enables physics-based robotics testing and neural network training in virtual environments
• Variant for 3D avatar generation suitable for games, film and other media