Meet the Monica Team
Behind Manus stands the Monica team, a homegrown Chinese company pushing the boundaries of AI innovation.
Manus, developed by the Monica team, represents a breakthrough in universal AI agent technology. As the world's first truly universal agent platform, Manus transforms user intentions into tangible results through sophisticated autonomous operations.
Revolutionary Capabilities
Unlike traditional AI assistants that merely respond to queries, Manus independently analyzes task requirements and executes complete workflows by leveraging various tools in its virtual environment.
- Web browsers
- Code editors
- File processors
- Data analysis tools
Technical Innovation
The platform employs a Multiple Agent System architecture, operating in cloud-based virtual machines. In the GAIA benchmark tests, Manus has demonstrated exceptional capabilities, surpassing OpenAI's DeepResearch and setting new standards for task processing efficiency.
GAIA Benchmark Performance
While GPT-4-Turbo averages below 7% on the public leaderboard, and the highest submission reaches 40%, Manus has achieved unprecedented performance levels.
View GAIA Benchmark ResultsThe Monica Team Journey
Peak JiCo-founder & Chief Scientist
"Go do the wildest thing you want to do" - encouraged by Xiaoping Xu
A true tech prodigy, Peak's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From developing "Mammoth" - an iOS browser that won the MacWorld Special Prize during his high school years, to founding Peak Labs with investment from ZhenFund and Sequoia Capital, and creating Magi - hailed by MIT Technology Review as "the largest general knowledge graph in the Chinese internet."
His career trajectory, rooted in technical innovation and starting as a young genius, makes him one of the most legendary technical entrepreneurs in China's internet landscape.
Red XiaoFounder & President
A visionary entrepreneur who transformed from a university tech society leader to a pioneer in AI innovation. Red's journey showcases his exceptional ability to identify technological opportunities and adapt to evolving ecosystems.
"AI isn't a coding competition - it's a design war to make users forget about technology."
Career Milestones
Early Years
Born in 1992, graduated from Huazhong University of Science and Technology
First Venture (2015)
Founded Wuhan Nightingale Technology, focusing on WeChat ecosystem development
Major Investment (2021)
Secured hundreds of millions in strategic investment from Tencent
AI Innovation (2022-2023)
Founded "Butterfly Effect" and launched Monica AI browser extension, later expanding through strategic acquisitions
HideCloud ZhangProduct Partner
A product virtuoso whose journey spans from Vice President at SensorsData to International Product Lead at ByteDance, and now leading Dodoboo AI product at Monica.im. HideCloud's track record of building industry-benchmark products has established him as the epitome of AI product management excellence in China.
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Product Access
Currently in beta testing, Manus operates entirely through a web interface, requiring no local installation. The platform's motto, "Leave it to Manus," emphasizes its ability to bridge the gap between thought and action, completing various work and life tasks while users rest.
As Manus continues to evolve, it's setting new standards for what AI agents can achieve. The platform's success in the GAIA benchmark tests and its comprehensive approach to task automation suggest we're witnessing the emergence of a new era in AI assistance—one where the boundary between human intention and digital execution becomes increasingly seamless.
"The world doesn't follow linear extrapolation. Make yourself a crucial variable in the game. Think in terms of game theory, not logical reasoning - because your presence, or that of other players, can fundamentally change the entire landscape."
- Red Xiao, in conversation with Xiaojun Zhang