Gemini Robotics 2 controls robots from feet to fingertips

google deepmind unveiled gemini robotics 2, expanding control from just upper bodies to whole-body motion, enabling humanoids like apptronik's apollo 2 to walk, crouch, and manipulate objects simultaneously. the update includes improved dexterity for five-fingered hands, allowing robots to perform tasks like sealing ziploc bags or unscrewing lightbulbs, while a new on-device model allows faster adaptation to new hardware without internet access. deepmind also upgraded its gemini robotics er model to better understand task boundaries and coordinate multiple robots to work together on complex chores. despite current limitations in movement speed, deepmind claims this is a critical step toward real-world utility and human-robot safety.