SOLIDWORKS Introduces AI Assistants AURA/LEO with Token-Based Billing
burhop · x · 2026-08-19
SOLIDWORKS has launched AI-driven design tools powered by Virtual Companions AURA and LEO, utilizing a 'Blue Token' billing system:
- Pay for Outcome: Tokens are consumed only when an AI skill executes and produces a result, not for simple interactions.
- Value-Based Scaling: Quick guidance costs fewer resources, while generative or analytical tasks (e.g., model conversion) consume more.
- Simplified Management: The model is built around actual value delivered, removing the need for micro-managing per-result costs.
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