# Reward AI’s OM-1 Model: Why Human Motion Capture Is Accelerating Robot Training > Source: > Published: 2026-09-19 09:00:00+00:00 Reward AI’s OM-1 Model: Why Human Motion Capture Is Accelerating Robot Training US-based Reward AI has released videos showcasing its Omnibody Model 1 (OM-1) foundational AI model for robots, which learns complex tasks solely from human movements captured by a wearable device. Dick Weisinger · September 19, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: ITmedia NEWS · Issue #101 East Asian Technology Intelligence Japan & China tech news — translated, contextualized, and delivered for Western readers. Free. Unsubscribe anytime. This story ran in Issue #101, alongside three other stories. Robotics & Automation US-based Reward AI has released videos showcasing its Omnibody Model 1 (OM-1) foundational AI model for robots, which learns complex tasks solely from human movements captured by a wearable device. The videos, presented at 1x speed, show robots adeptly performing tasks like packing smartphones, mixing cocktails, folding laundry, and unplugging Ethernet cables, drawing widespread attention on X for their speed and fluidity. OM-1 is designed for cross-robot compatibility, from industrial arms to humanoids, and can learn new tasks from less than 30 minutes of human demonstration. This development represents a step towards more intuitive and rapid robot programming, moving away from complex teleoperation or reinforcement learning on physical robots. For Western readers, it points to a potential acceleration in robot deployment across diverse industries, from manufacturing to service, by simplifying the teaching process.