Samsung adds Google’s Gemini to its home robot Ballie

Samsung said on Wednesday that it’s adding Google’s Gemini AI to its home robot Ballie through a partnership with Google Cloud. Users will be able to ask the robot different queries to get answers from Gemini, said the companies. Samsung aims to tap into Gemini’s multimodal capabilities for its robot. The Korean tech giant said it’ll pair its own AI with Google’s to enable audio and video inputs for Ballie to answer different questions. For instance, you’ll be able to ask the bot, “How am I looking?” and it’ll give outfit suggestions using its camera and visual intelligence. Ballie will also be able to tap Gemini to give health-related recommendations — for example, exercise suggestions and ways to improve sleep. Beyond that, you’ll be able to ask the robot a range of general knowledge queries. “Through this partnership, Samsung and Google Cloud are redefining the role of AI in the home,” said Yongjae Kim, EVP of Samsung’s visual display business, in a statement. “By pairing Gemini’ ... Read full article.