PROJECT: TheFocus.AI Research Division
DOC. NO: RM-REPORTS-INDEX
TheFocus.AI Labs • Est. 2024
Model evaluations, tool-use benchmarks, and honest field reports on where AI-assisted software is actually headed. Written by the team that ships production AI for Samsung, Tesla, Perplexity, and Rivian.
We tested 7 model families across 3 local runtimes on a 64 GB Mac — 20 cells, 5 dimensions. gemma-4-26b-a4b hits 95% in 4 minutes. Thinking mode usually hurts except for tool-calling. Interactive charts and full methodology.
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Which model should you actually use? We tested 48 models across reasoning, knowledge, instruction following, coding, and MCP tool use. Claude Sonnet 4.6 leads at 93.8% across all 5 dimensions. Interactive leaderboard with per-model detail panels.
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We gave 39 models access to a Rivian owner's real driving and charging data via MCP tools and asked them to summarize 10 days of activity. Most can call tools. Far fewer call the right tools.
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We tested 131 AI models with one simple question: "Should I walk or drive to the car wash?" Only 24% figured out you need to bring your car. Interactive report with charts and full model comparison.
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Want to understand how AI coding agents actually work? We built one from scratch — and documented every step. This is the tutorial we wish existed when we started.
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We gathered leading coding agent builders, engineers, and researchers to share what's actually working. Here's what we learned.
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We tested 15 leading AI coding tools and documented the strengths, weaknesses, and surprises. Clear recommendations for different workflows and experience levels.
Read the Full Report (PDF) →For Practitioners Ready to Build
The team behind this research also ships production AI.
Principal-led engagements. From tribal knowledge to production AI — in weeks, not quarters.
TheFocus.AI Research Division
Exploring the future of AI-powered software development
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