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Manus Image Generation is back with a vengeance!

Recently, Manus, the much-anticipated AI assistant, has officially launched its image generation function, which is another important update of the platform following the fully open registration. At the same time, the platform gives all newly registered users 1,000 points as the initial experience resources, and 300 points will be automatically replenished every day, which is sincere.

It is worth mentioning that Manus used to adopt an invitation code system with limited quotas, which once presented a situation of "hard to find a code", and it was even rumored that the invitation code on some e-commerce platforms had been speculated to a sky-high price of 100,000 yuan per piece. Now with the platform fully open, this situation has become history.

Experience Address:https://Manus.im/

Differences between Manus and traditional AI drawing tools

Unlike common AI drawing tools, Manus does more than simply generate images; it has a core strength:

• Understanding User Intent: Ability to develop a deep understanding of the user's purpose and needs
• Planning Solutions: Automate detailed implementation plans
• Multi-tool synergy: Know how to efficiently invoke image generation and other tools
• full process implementation: One-stop shop from conception to final product

This "brain before hand" approach makes Manus unique in the field of AI creation.

Goodbye to the "card draw" model: Manus's deep-thinking creative process

Unique deep thinking workflow

What sets Manus apart is that its workflow is not a simple "text-in-image-out" model, but a complete think-plan-execute process:

1. Knowledge retrieval and review: Start by reviewing relevant information from your own knowledge base
2. market analysis: Internet search for current trends and best practices
3. strategy development: Develop a detailed design strategy based on the information gathered
4. Multiple rounds of implementation: Progressive completion of tasks as planned, subject to adjustment
5. Summary of results: Integration of all creative content into final deliverables

User Interaction Experience

During Manus work, users can:

• Send messages to modify task requirements at any time
• Adding additional information or providing feedback
• Pause or terminate the current task
• Receive notification of task completion after leaving the page

This flexible interaction makes the creation process more user-friendly, allowing users to intervene or make adjustments at any time without fear of interrupting the workflow.

Case Study: Manus in Action

Case 1: Challenging character selfie generation

To test Manus' lower bound on image generation, we used a very complex cue word:

You are asked to draw an extremely mundane and uninspiring iPhone selfie with no clear subject or sense of composition - like a casual snapshot. The photo is slightly motion blurred and slightly overexposed due to uneven sunlight or store lighting. The angles are awkward, the composition is confusing, and the overall presentation has a deliberate sense of mediocrity-it's like a selfie accidentally snapped while reaching for a cell phone from your pocket. The main character is Lu Xun, at night, next to the Guangzhou Tower at night.

Despite the extremely tricky prompts, Manus managed to generate an image that met the requirements. The entire process took less than a minute, which is slightly slower than common AI drawing tools, but the added process of verifying the image generation requirements shows that it takes the task seriously.

Case 2: Tea Drinks Branding Full Set Design

We have asked Manus to create a brand of bottled tea drink called "CoLe", here is how the task is executed:

1. Manus began by analyzing the popular elements in the teen market
2. Developed a detailed design strategy
3. Created compliant beverage bottle designs
4. Continued to design posters and promotional strategies
5. Finally a fully branded website was generated

The end result is a fresh, vibrant brand image with the "CoLe" brand name and the slogan "TEA FOR TEENS" in shades of light green and orange, as well as leaf and orange motifs suggesting the product's ingredients.

Case 3: Creation of a second-hand goods display website

Another test case was the design of promotional graphics and display pages for several used items:

1. Manus analyzed the original product images
2. Retained the product body, but embellished the background
3. Designed a clean and generous web layout
4. Created and deployed a complete showcase site

The final web page design is both simple and generous, and the product image processing is very professional, retaining the original picture of the product itself, but the background has been beautified to make the overall effect more beautiful.

Case 4: Ikea Furniture with Visualization

A more practical case is when we uploaded a photo of a room and asked Manus to go to the IKEA website to find the right furniture and generate a visualization of the décor:

1. Manus analyzed the style of the room to form an analysis
2. Find the IKEA website by searching and browse products
3. Sifting through the furniture to fit the style of the room
4. Generate text introductions and renderings
5. Created page with links to products

The whole process demonstrates that Manus not only generates images, but also understands user needs and performs complex multi-step tasks.

Prices and Points: The Cost of Using Manus Explained

Points consumption and free credits

Manus uses a point system where different tasks consume different amounts of points. According to the test:

• Generating a single image consumes about 75 points
• Complex multi-step tasks (e.g., getting daily news) can consume 700+ points

Status of free points earned by new users:

• 1000 Bonus Points for First Registration
• Automatic replenishment of 300 points per day
• Free amount can support about 4 images per day generation

Paid Subscription Plans

Manus has launched an official paid subscription program in three tiers:

It is worth noting that, according to user feedback, complex tasks consume a high number of points. For example, a task to get daily news consumed 704 points, which means that even if you subscribe to the standard plan of $39/month, you can only perform a task of similar complexity about 4 times per month, which is relatively costly.

Taking stock and looking forward: Manus' future development potential and challenges

Strengths and weaknesses of Manus

After practical testing, Manus demonstrated the following advantages:

Advantage:

• Strong intent understanding and ability to accurately capture user needs
• Complete task organization and execution path planning
• Higher quality of image generation, support for style customization and secondary adjustments
• Able to realize the whole process of service from design to website deployment

Insufficient:

• Slow execution of tasks, complex tasks may take 10-30 minutes
• The quality of mission completion fluctuates, sometimes with a "great start and a great finish"
• Higher cost of use, which may be unaffordable for the average user
• Occasional failure of the web deployment feature

Industry Positioning and Development Prospects

Manus represents a shift in AI tools from single-function to full-process intelligent assistants. It is no longer a simple "generative tool", but a "process brain" capable of performing complex tasks. This positioning makes it stand out among current AI products.

However, in terms of real-world experience, Manus and this generation of Agent products still have a lot of room for improvement. As one review puts it, "From fun to usable, and from usable to dependable, Manus and this generation of Agents still have quite a few lessons to make up."

It is foreseeable that, with the progress of technology, the execution speed and stability of such products as Manus will continue to improve, and the cost of use may also be gradually reduced, and eventually become a real AI assistant that can be widely adopted. At present, Manus has moved in this direction, but there is still a distance from the ideal state.