Google's DeepMind Introduces AI-Powered Robotics Models
Google is expanding its artificial intelligence applications from text and image creation by integrating them into robots. Google introduced two new AI models—Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER—to power robots with enhanced features. These models are based on Gemini 2.0, which Google has advertised as its most advanced AI yet.
New AI Models for Robotics
The advent of Gemini Robotics represents a breakthrough, shifting generative AI from conventional products such as text and images to regulating physical movements in robots. In a blog entry, Google identified the possibility of such models allowing robots to execute activities such as plugging electronics, stocking lunchboxes, shifting objects, and even zipping bags, all by verbal command.
Gemini Robotics-ER (Extended Reasoning), which is model number two, is designed for roboticists who want to utilize it as a platform to build and train their own AI models for particular robotic tasks. Google has teamed up with Apptronik, which is a robotics firm in Texas, to implement Gemini 2.0 in the future humanoid robots. Apptronik has a track record of working with large players such as Nvidia and NASA, and in a recent round of financing, Google was among the contributors to the company's $350 million raise.
AI's Central Role in Robotics
Google emphasizes that to be effective, AI models need to be versatile, interactive, and agile in real-life activities. The models need to change based on the situation, react fast, and conduct accurate movements, much like human beings handling objects.
Google designed its Gemini models to help robots navigate different environments and perform tasks that assist people in daily life.
Collaboration with Apptronik and Trusted Testers
Apptronik will use both Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER in their humanoid robots. Google's agreement with Apptronik intends to develop the field of robotics, specifically humanoid robots through the use of sophisticated AI technology. The Gemini Robotics-ER model is also offered to trusted test users such as Agile Robots, Agility Robotics, Boston Dynamics, and Enchanted Tools so that different robotics firms can develop and expand upon their own models utilizing Google's sophisticated technology.
Competition in the Robotic Space
Google's new move is coming at a time when other corporations are also jumping into AI robotics. OpenAI, for instance, recently made an investment in Physical Intelligence, a company working on bringing large-scale AI models to the field of robotics. Tesla has also unveiled its own humanoid robot, Optimus, as the corporation ventures into this fast-growing market.
