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Google Releases Gemini Robotics 2 Software
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Why it matters
- →Represents a major leap in humanoid robot capabilities.
- →Enables robots to perform complex tasks with precision.
- →Provides developers and integrators with advanced AI tools.
Google has unveiled Gemini Robotics 2, a significant advancement in AI software for humanoid robots. This release enhances coordination from feet to fingertips, allowing robots to balance, walk, and handle delicate tasks like sealing Ziploc bags and tying knots. The software includes 22 degrees of hand movement and can run locally without an internet connection. It adapts to new robot bodies within hours and powers hardware from partners such as Apptronik's Apollo 2. Developers can access the reasoning model 'Gemini Robotics ER 2' on Google AI Studio, while hardware integrators can access the full Vision-Language-Action and On-Device models through Google DeepMind's early access program.
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