Google reveals Gemini Robotics 2.0, promising improved dexterity and safety
What's happening
Google DeepMind announced Gemini Robotics 2, an updated AI model that expands control from upper-body motions to whole-body motions, including feet to fingertips. The release includes three models in the Gemini Robotics 2 family, though only one of those models is publicly available right now. Google says the new model can control entire humanoid robots and promises improved dexterity and safety compared with the prior version.
Why it's trending
Because DeepMind has moved from upper-body control to whole-body control and published a multi-model lineup, signaling a step-change in robot capability and safety work.
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If you think robot hands were the hard part, think again: Gemini Robotics 2 bets the real leap is syncing feet, hips and fingers as one 'whole-body' controller, and only one of three models is public for a reason.
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- Google reveals Gemini Robotics 2.0, promising improved dexterity and safety
Gemini Robotics 2 includes three models, but only one is publicly available right now.
Ars Technica AIJul 30 - Google DeepMind’s new AI model can control a robot’s entire body
Google DeepMind says the latest version of its Gemini Robotics AI model can "control entire humanoid robots." While the previous model focused on controlling a humanoid robot's upper body, Gemini Robotics 2 now supports "whole-body motions" ranging from its feet to fingertips, according to an announcement on Thursday. The new model will allow humanoid robots […]
The Verge AIJul 30 - Gemini Robotics 2 brings whole body intelligence to robotsHackerNewsJul 30
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