Xiaomi Unveils MiClaw, Novel AI Agent Built on MiMo
The competition in the smartphone market is rapidly shifting from hardware to software and artificial intelligence, with tech giants consistently unveiling new innovations in the field. Xiaomi has entered the fray with the announcement of MiClaw, a new AI agent based on its MiMo large model, designed to transform smartphones into autonomous assistants.
Xiaomi’s new agent aims to move beyond traditional voice assistants, transforming devices into truly “intelligent autonomous assistants.” The company began a limited closed beta test of the system on March 6, 2026, according to reports from TechNode. This development signals a growing trend toward more proactive and integrated AI experiences on mobile devices.
MiClaw, integrated within the Xiaomi MiMo large model, isn’t simply a question-and-answer chatbot. It’s an intelligent agent with system-level permissions, enabling it to take action. At its core is what the company calls a “reasoning-execution loop.”
How MiClaw Works
The system first analyzes a user’s command, even if it’s complex or vaguely worded, and determines the most appropriate course of action from a selection of 50 integrated system tools. It then defines the necessary parameters and initiates the process.
If a task requires multiple steps – such as opening an application, copying specific data, compiling that data, and sending it as a message via another application – the AI evaluates the results at each stage and manages the process autonomously until the task is completed.
The Brain of the “Human × Car × Home” Ecosystem
Xiaomi’s “Human × Car × Home” ecosystem, a platform the company has heavily invested in, reaches a new level with MiClaw. The agent can autonomously call third-party applications and system tools with user authorization, offering deep integration with IoT (Internet of Things) devices.
The system translates the complex machine language of devices into natural language, automatically managing smart home devices based on real-time scenarios. Through personalized contextual understanding, it can proactively provide services by drawing logical conclusions from user messages, calendars, and daily habits.
Security and privacy are maintained at a high level throughout this process, with sensitive user data processed locally on the device without being sent to the cloud.
A Self-Evolving Architecture
One of the most notable features of MiClaw is its ability to self-develop. With an advanced file-level memory system, the platform stores experiences gained over time, allowing it to better understand its user with each interaction. It even includes flexible features, such as the creation of sub-agents for specific tasks and the dynamic configuration of open standards (such as MCP Services), improving system performance and understanding with use.
Closed Beta Testing Underway
The system is currently in an advanced experimental phase, implemented as a limited closed beta accessible only by invitation. The initial test supports several Xiaomi 17 series smartphones.
Xiaomi advises participants in the beta program not to install the update on their primary daily-use devices, as fluctuations in processing or temporary failures may occur during demanding scenarios. Ongoing optimization work is focused on improving the system’s success rate with complex tasks, balancing power consumption, and ensuring overall stability.
Compatible Devices Include:
- Xiaomi 17
- Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition
