Decart’s Lucy 2.5 Unlocks New Live Video Effects, But Physical AI Is the Real Winner
July 20, 2026 - 11:54 am
Image by: Decart AI
Artificial intelligence startup Decart continues to push boundaries with its latest live video model, Lucy 2.5, introducing real-time streaming visual effects capabilities for the first time.
The company claims Lucy 2.5 is unique in its ability to generate AI VFX on-the-fly during live video creation. Now, media producers and independent creators alike can create realistic effects like fireballs, smoking characters, explosions, and more with a simple prompt.
Lucy 2.5 promises Hollywood-style effects, limited only by imagination, without needing post-production processing.
What it offers:
- Unleashing Creativity: Cinematic visual effects for video production.
- Robotics Training: Enhanced world model simulations for robotics training due to its mastery of physics and detail.
New Features in Lucy 2.5:
Decart has significantly enhanced Lucy since version 2 launched just five months ago. Key updates include:
- Realistic Visual Effects: Explosions, fire, tsunamis, and more, with improved physics for lifelike results.
- Finer Control: Precise placement and behavior of AI-generated elements within live videos.
- Instant Erasing: Easily remove unwanted objects or characters without artifacts.
Use Cases:
- Advertising & Marketing: Real-time personalization of promotional clips.
- Ecommerce: Immersive virtual try-on experiences, merging product images with real-time video for a lifelike fit.
- Magic Mirrors: Enhancing in-store shopping experiences with interactive, personalized reflections.
A Leap Forward for World Models
The launch of Lucy 2.5 marks another milestone for Decart's meteoric rise over the past two years.