Mentioned:
Artificial intelligence technology is on the verge of taking robotics to the next level. And Google is behind it.
What’s happening:
- Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) has launched two new artificial intelligence models focused on accelerating the capabilities of humanoid robots
The big idea:
- Google’s new artificial intelligence models known as Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER are focused on humanoid robots being able to process natural language commands and perform more precise physical actions
- Google is also aiming to be able to improve the way both humanoid robots and industrial robots are able to navigate highly complex environments as well as advancing their spatial comprehension
Why it matters:
- This is the first time ever that Google has launched an artificial intelligence model for the sole purpose of being used in robotics hardware
Going deeper:
- Google has been deepening their focus on robotics lately, including just recently participating in the Series A financing round for humanoid robot startup Apptronik
The intrigue:
- The excitement around humanoid robots has been ramping up in the traditional public markets as well recently, which has been fuelled by a flurry of new product launches and technology breakthroughs from publicly listed companies
