Google Unveils Gemini Robotics 2.0: Humanoid Robots Gain Whole-Body Intelligence
Ars Technica AI · rss · 2026-07-31
Google has officially launched Gemini Robotics 2.0, aiming to bring "whole-body intelligence" to physical robots. The new system enables robots to handle more complex tasks, continuously analyze changing environments, and collaborate with other robots.
Key Upgrades:
- Enhanced Embodied Reasoning: Introduces Gemini Robotics ER 2, an upgraded model claimed to be a significant leap over the 1.6 release, now integrated with the Gemini Live API for developers.
- Dexterity and Control: Capable of controlling an entire humanoid robot equipped with complex hands, significantly improving operational dexterity.
Google DeepMind's ultimate goal is to create a generalist robot capable of performing any physical task a human can do, conceptually described as "physical AGI."
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