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BLACK FOREST LABS LAUNCHES FLUX 3 ACTION ROBOTICS AI

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THU, SEP 24, 2026

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Black Forest Labs has entered the robotics space with FLUX 3 Action, an open-source AI model that processes camera feeds to direct robot movements. The 7-billion-parameter model sets performance records while running significantly faster than competing systems.

FLUX 3 Action represents Black Forest Labs' first venture into robotics AI. The model analyzes visual input from robot cameras to predict and execute the next appropriate action, enabling robots to operate in complex environments. At 7 billion parameters, FLUX 3 Action achieves a new benchmark score on RoboLab-120, a standard testing suite for robotic systems. The model runs 3.95 times faster than the previous top-performing system, addressing a key limitation in real-time robotic control. By releasing the model as open-source, Black Forest Labs follows the approach that made FLUX image generation widely adopted. The move signals increased competition in robotics AI, where speed and efficiency matter for practical deployment. The release comes as major AI labs accelerate robotics development, recognizing physical automation as a critical application area for AI models.

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