What is Baidu DuMate?

At the Create 2026 Baidu AI Developer Conference on May 13, 2026, Baidu officially launched DuMate (Chinese name "百度搭子"), a general-purpose AI agent available on both mobile and PC with real-time synchronization. The agent has achieved SOTA (State of the Art) status on international Agent Benchmark evaluations [citation:6][citation:8].

Key Features

  • Screen Reading: Understands and processes whatever is displayed on your screen
  • Software Operation: Can control and operate software applications on your behalf
  • File Processing: Handles documents, spreadsheets, and other file types
  • Enterprise Integration: Connects to business systems and APIs
  • Cross-Platform Sync: Real-time synchronization between mobile and PC
  • Baidu Search Integration: Direct access to Baidu search AI APIs

Technical Details

  • Benchmark Status: SOTA (State of the Art) on international Agent Benchmark
  • Platforms: Mobile app + PC client with real-time sync
  • Integrations: Baidu search AI API, Miaoda (coding agent), Famou agent

Pricing

Freemium model expected. Official pricing not yet announced at launch.

Pros

  • SOTA performance on agent benchmarks
  • Cross-platform with real-time sync
  • Deep Baidu ecosystem integration
  • Can operate software directly (not just suggest)
  • Enterprise system connectivity

Cons

  • China-focused initially (international availability unclear)
  • Requires Baidu account ecosystem
  • Privacy implications of screen reading capability
  • New product with limited real-world testing

Who Should Use It?

Perfect for: Baidu ecosystem users, Chinese enterprises, and developers building agent-based workflows within China infrastructure.

Verdict

DuMate represents Baidu serious entry into the general-purpose agent space. The cross-platform sync and screen-reading capabilities position it as a WeChat-like "super app" for AI agents [citation:6].

Rating: 4.1/5 - Strong entry from China search giant.