Google DeepMind enables full-body control with Gemini Robotics 2
Google DeepMind has unveiled Gemini Robotics 2, a new AI suite that provides humanoid robots with coordinated full-body control and advanced collaborative capabilities.
What happened?
On 30 July 2026, Google DeepMind launched the Gemini Robotics 2 AI suite, which for the first time introduces full-body control for humanoid robots under a unified AI policy. The suite comprises three models: the vision-language-action model Gemini Robotics 2 for direct motor control, Gemini Robotics ER 2 for reasoning and planning, and the edge model Gemini Robotics On-Device 2 for local execution directly on the robot. The system allows robots to coordinate movements from feet to fingertips and collaborate in groups.
Key facts
| Lanseringsdatum | 30 juli 2026 |
|---|---|
| Modellsvit | Gemini Robotics 2, ER 2, On-Device 2 |
| Huvudfunktion | Helkroppsstyrning och flerrobot-samarbete |
| Testplattform | Apptronik Apollo 2 |
Why it matters
Transitioning from upper-body control to a coordinated full-body policy represents a significant advancement for physical AI. The release enables humanoid robots to perform more complex and balance-intensive physical tasks in human environments, while multi-robot collaboration opens the door to coordinated automation in factories and warehouses without the need for manual programming of each individual unit.
Who is affected?
The development primarily concerns developers within advanced robotics, automation, and industrial AI. Manufacturers of humanoid hardware and companies planning to integrate autonomous robots into their logistics and manufacturing chains are also directly impacted by the new capabilities for collaboration and local decision-making.
Impact on the EU
The Gemini Robotics 2 models and suite are distributed globally by Google DeepMind. Because robotic hardware and physical AI systems deployed within the EU must comply with regulations such as the EU AI Act and the Machinery Regulation, specific requirements apply to the safety classification and risk assessment of autonomous machines in European workplaces.
What else you should know
Tests have been conducted on hardware from robotics companies such as Apptronik with the Apollo 2 model, as well as on two-armed robot platforms. While Gemini Robotics ER 2 manages reasoning and multi-step planning in the cloud, the On-Device variant has been optimised for low latency and local execution directly on the robot's onboard computers.
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