Google DeepMind's Gemini Robotics 2 Enables Full-Body Control in Humanoid Robots

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Google DeepMind announced on Thursday the release of Gemini Robotics 2, an updated AI model capable of controlling entire humanoid robots from feet to fingertips. Unlike its predecessor, which was limited to upper-body control, the new model supports whole-body movements including walking, crouching, and stretching. The model also enhances a robot's ability to manipulate objects with greater precision. Demonstration videos released by Google show Apptronik's Apollo 2 robot performing tasks such as picking up a watering can and retrieving specific items from a shelf.

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