Runway

Runway builds foundational General World Models and AI systems designed to understand, perceive, generate, and act in the world. The company's stated objective is to solve general-purpose simulation for creativity, science and robotics. Its technical work spans video generation, world simulation, computer vision, generative models and simulation-based learning - the latter framed as a way to accelerate trial and error through simulation rather than real-world experimentation.

Two systems sit at the core of its current research output. Gen-4.5, its video model, is described by the company as the world's best video model. GWM-1, a General World Model capable of simulating worlds and experiences, is described as state of the art. Runway reports partnerships with NVIDIA and Lionsgate, and operates globally.

Beyond research, the company runs Runway Studios, an initiative supporting creators in bringing their projects to life, and the AI Film Festival, which showcases AI-driven filmmaking. Its stated application areas include art, entertainment, film and video production, media and content creation, robotics, scientific discovery and disease research.

Runway describes itself as a mission-driven organisation that merges art and science, with an emphasis on removing barriers to entry in content creation and a long-term ambition oriented around general-purpose simulation and humanity's next frontiers.