Looks like robots and AI are getting smarter. Recently, DeepMind has developed a new AI model that allowed them to fold origami and close Ziploc bags. So, what should you know about it?

For your information, Gemini 2.0 has made a significant impact since its debut last year. Interestingly, Google’s AI lab announced two new Gemini-based models it says will "lay the foundation for a new generation of helpful robots”. Hence, Gemini Robotics was designed by Deepmind to facilitate direct control of robots.

Additionally, an excellent AI system for robots consists of 3 subjects. They are generality, interactivity and dexterity. That includes a robot's flexibility to adapt to novel situations, including ones not covered by its training. On the other hand, interactivity is a robot's ability to respond to people and the environment. Then, there's dexterity. A lot of tasks humans do require fine motor skills that are difficult for robots to master. So, these new gen robots need to master dexterity.

"While our previous work demonstrated progress in these areas, Gemini Robotics represents a substantial step in performance on all three axes, getting us closer to truly general purpose robots," - DeepMind.

Furthermore, Google is partnering with Apptronik, the company behind the Apollo bipedal robot, to build the next generation of humanoid robots. For the second model, the company says it will enable roboticists to run their programs using Gemini's advanced reasoning abilities. We have yet to confirm other details on the news. So, we should wait for more confirmation from DeepMind.

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