Did Google Robotics just make a big move to tackle the industry challenge of the “last few centimeters”? - 36Kr

Google DeepMind unveiled Gemini Robotics 2, Gemini Robotics ER 2, and Gemini Robotics On-Device 2, aiming to unify full-body control and long-horizon planning across different robot embodiments.

Demos showed robots such as Apollo 2 and Franka Duo autonomously walking, picking up objects, tightening a light bulb, and organizing tools.

The launch marks a shift from separate control of legs, hands, and navigation to a single model for whole-robot action.

That could improve generalization and reduce task-fragmentation barriers, but dexterous manipulation and real-world robustness remain major challenges.