Core Insights - Manus has officially launched its image generation feature, emphasizing its capability in understanding intent, formulating plans, and coordinating multiple tools, with image generation being just one aspect of its functionality [2][39]. - The platform has opened full registration, moving away from the previous invitation-only model, which had created high demand and scarcity [3][5]. User Experience and Features - Users can utilize one free task daily, with the system providing 300 points and an additional one-time bonus of 1000 points [4]. - The image generation process takes approximately 1 to 4 minutes, which is slower than competitors like GPT-4o, but allows for mid-task modifications and interruptions [6][10][17]. - The platform supports complex prompts, style customization, and image adjustments, enhancing user interaction [6][11]. Performance and Limitations - The generated images are satisfactory, consuming 75 points per image, allowing users to create about four images daily with the provided points [18]. - Manus demonstrated the ability to generate design concepts for hypothetical products, such as Apple's rumored smart glasses, showcasing its creative capabilities [20][22]. - However, the platform's performance can be inconsistent, with some tasks taking longer than expected and resulting in failures, such as a website link that did not work [29][40]. Overall Assessment - Manus is positioned as a capable agent for task execution and planning, but it has not yet reached the level of being a "killer" competitor in the market [38][39]. - The current challenges highlight the broader state of agent-type products, indicating that while they can perform tasks, they are not yet reliable enough for consistent use [41][42]. - The evolution of Manus suggests a focus on improving reliability and problem-solving capabilities, which are essential for competing in the AI tool market [43][44].