Nunu.ai has raised $6 million and unveiled Unembodied Minds, or AI agents designed for game testing and to control any given body and perform a task in any environment.

These AI agents will be versatile enough to test hundreds of game levels and do other tasks as well. But it will raise the question whether the automation of game testing will cost more human game tester jobs.

The company said its vision extends beyond video games. As games become increasingly realistic, game engines are evolving into advanced physics engines capable of simulating real-world conditions. Since Nunu.ai’s AI agents can act and navigate in any virtual environment, the company believes its platform will naturally progress into real-world applications. 

“Since our launch, several gaming studios have deployed our AI agents to QA-test their video games. As we continue to work across all platforms in the games industry, we plan to expand beyond virtual environments into the real world,” said cofounder Kyrill Hux, in a statement. “We will leverage this funding to recruit top talent, expand Nunu.ai’s infrastructure, and cement our position as a leader in video game QA automation.”

A16z speedrun and Tirta Ventures co-led the round, with participation from Y Combinator and other investors. This funding brings the total amount raised to date to $8 million, following a $2 million pre-seed round in 2024.

“Nunu.ai‘s unembodied AI agents represent a paradigm shift in how we think about testing and automation,” said Ben Feder, managing partner at Tirta Ventures and ex-CEO of Take-Two Interactive. “We’re excited to support Nunu.ai’s adaptable AI agents.” 

Cofounder Jan Schnyder said in a statement, “We believe the pathway to embodied A...