Google DeepMind’s new AI model can control a robot’s entire body
The Verge Emma Roth ● Covered by 4 sources
Google DeepMind released Gemini Robotics 2, an AI model that controls humanoid robots' entire bodies including legs and arms, extending beyond its predecessor which only handled upper-body movements. The model enables robots like Apptronik's Apollo 2 to perform full-body tasks such as walking, crouching, bending to pick up objects, and retrieving specific items from shelves. Humanoid robots can now execute a broader repertoire of physical actions previously impossible with upper-body-only control.
Why it matters
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 […]
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