Xiaomi launches WorkBuddy with enhanced AI capabilities

On October 20, 2026, Xiaomi announced the official release of WorkBuddy for its Xiaomi MiMo-V2.6-Pro model. The model scores 46 on the Artificial Analysis intelligence index, ranking as the top open-source model globally. It features 1M token context length and multi-agent collaboration, supporting multimodal understanding across images, videos, audio, and text. Xiaomi had previously launched the MiMo-V2.6 series on September 22, 2026, including Pro and Flash models, as part of its exploration of RSI (recursive self-improvement). The Pro model is priced at 3 yuan per million input tokens and 6 yuan per million output tokens, with a 99% cache discount, making it significantly cheaper than overseas models. The MiMo-V2.6 series continues the API pricing from V2.5, with Flash at 1 yuan per million input tokens and 2 yuan per million output tokens. Xiaomi emphasized that these models represent a key step in its RSI strategy, leveraging scalable reinforcement learning to expand AI capabilities through continuous exploration and feedback.