Google DeepMind's Gemini Robotics Model Achieves Dexterity Milestone

Google DeepMind has introduced Gemini Robotics, a new AI model enabling robots to perform complex tasks. A robot powered by Gemini Robotics successfully slam-dunked a basketball on its first attempt, showcasing advanced dexterity and coordination. The model builds upon Google's Gemini 2.0, incorporating robot-specific data and multimodal outputs. Google envisions robots assisting with everyday tasks, potentially becoming a common interface for AI interaction. Other companies like NVIDIA and Meta are also advancing AI-powered robotics, with projections estimating 648 million humanoid robots in operation by 2050.