Xiaomi open-sources MiMo-V2.6 multimodal foundation models

Xiaomi is accelerating its push into the open-source AI ecosystem with a solid two-tiered model strategy. Offering both a "Pro" and "Flash" variant mirrors the successful release strategies of competitors, appealing to both researchers needing maximum performance and developers needing fast inference. The integration of 3D spatial features highlights a focus on advanced multimodality, potentially positioning these models for robotics or spatial computing applications. This open-source release further intensifies the competition among tech giants providing accessible, high-performance foundation models.