Windows Agent Arena (WAA) is an open-source platform developed by Microsoft for evaluating multi-modal AI agents within a real Windows operating system environment. It provides a reproducible and realistic setting where agents can interact with various applications, tools, and web browsers, simulating typical user tasks. WAA includes over 150 diverse tasks across domains such as document editing, web browsing, system settings, coding, and media consumption. The platform supports scalable benchmarking, allowing parallel evaluations in Azure to expedite comprehensive assessments.
Researchers developing AI agents capable of operating within the Windows OS.
Developers seeking a standardized environment to benchmark multi-modal AI agents.
Organizations aiming to assess AI agent performance across diverse Windows applications.
Windows Agent Arena demonstrates partial autonomy by enabling AI agents to perform multi-step tasks within a real Windows environment, including file management, software updates, and web interactions. However, its 19.5% success rate against human performance (74.5%) reveals significant limitations in complex task execution without human intervention. The framework requires predefined task configurations and structured environments for operation, with agents struggling in unassisted scenarios requiring advanced planning or contextual adaptation. While capable of basic automation (e.g., PDF conversion, app configuration), agents lack generalized problem-solving abilities and show reduced effectiveness in harder difficulty modes requiring self-initiated task setup.
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