Audience
GWM-1 is ideal for AI researchers, robotics engineers, simulation developers, educators, and creative technologists who need real-time video, image, and audio-driven world simulation for training, experimentation, and interactive experiences
About GWM-1
GWM-1 is Runway’s state-of-the-art General World Model designed to simulate the real world in real time. It is an interactive, controllable, and general-purpose model built on top of Runway’s Gen-4.5 architecture. GWM-1 generates high-fidelity video frame by frame while maintaining long-term spatial and behavioral consistency. The model supports action-conditioning through inputs such as camera movement, robot actions, events, and speech. GWM-1 enables realistic visual simulation paired with synchronized video and audio outputs. It is designed to help AI systems experience environments rather than just describe them. GWM-1 represents a major step toward general-purpose simulation beyond language-only models.
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Runway AI
Founded: 2018
United States
runway.com/research/introducing-runway-gwm-1
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GWM-1 Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does GWM-1 work with?
GWM-1 works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does GWM-1 support in their product?
GWM-1 supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does GWM-1 offer?
GWM-1 offers support via online.
Q: What type of training does GWM-1 provide?
GWM-1 provides training in the form of documentation.
