Robots leverage Google's Gemini AI to fold origami from simple instructions

The big picture: While companies continue to improve robotic hardware, developing AI software to truly bring these machines to life has remained an elusive goal. This is especially disappointing given the remarkable advancements in "smart" language models. Now, Google's AI research lab has come closer than ever to bridging this gap. DeepMind has unveiled Gemini Robotics, an evolution of their powerful Gemini 2.0 language model that could unlock new capabilities for robots. The goal of Gemini Robotics is to create a generalized AI system capable of directly controlling robots and helping them master the trifecta of flexibility, interaction, and dexterity. The result could be robots that adapt to novel situations, respond naturally to humans and their environment, and perform complex physical tasks. And they're making steady progress. Just check out this video of ALOHA 2, a dual-armed robot from DeepMind, showcasing its skills. Not only can it precisely fold an origami figure, but it ... Read full article.