Visko raised $10M and launched Orbis, a live AI video model.
Orbis generates interactive worlds in real time, unlike static clip generators.
It aims to solve the long-form coherence problem in AI video.
What happened
Visko raised $10 million in pre-seed funding from Llama Ventures and opened public access to its first foundation model, Orbis, a live model that generates long-form videos.
Why it matters
Unlike conventional AI video generators that produce short, static clips, Orbis runs continuously, allowing real-time user interventions without breaking visual coherence. The startup claims it maintains quality for hours, addressing a key limitation of existing models.
What to watch
Orbis is available to try on Visko's website, streaming at 4K resolution at 24 frames per second. The company says it can generate worlds for hours without degradation, though costs for dynamic generation may be high.
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Visko's live model approach, as described by founder Qing Yin, tackles the core issue of temporal degradation in AI video generation. The architecture, based on neural stochastic differential equations, maintains a persistent internal state, allowing the model to anticipate motion and retain coherence over extended periods. The company says Orbis beat competitors like Odyssey-2 on aesthetics and quality benchmarks, and ranked first in a human preference study.
Analyst Holger Mueller sees potential but notes that cost for dynamic, continuous generation could be a hurdle. Berkeley professor Michael I. Jordan highlights broader commercial uses, from robotics and physical simulation to gaming and real-time creative media. The $10 million pre-seed funding from Llama Ventures supports its early development as it opens public access to test the model.
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