This is especially disappointing given the remarkable advancements in “smart” language models.
Now, Google’s AI research lab has come closer than ever to bridging this gap.
And they’re making steady progress.
Just check out this video of ALOHA 2, a dual-armed robot from DeepMind, showcasing its skills.
The best part is that it achieves this with simple instructions like “fold an origami fox.”
Of course, origami is just the beginning.
DeepMindclaimsthat Gemini Robotics represents a significant leap in all three key robotic abilities compared to their previous work.
The AI model more than doubled its performance on general task benchmarks compared to other state-of-the-art systems.
What does this mean?
This versatility is essential for developing truly useful, general-purpose robots in the future.
To realize this potential, Google is also collaborating with a company called Apptronik.
Apptronik will handle the hardware by building next-gen humanoid robots powered by Gemini.
Don’t expect to hire a Gemini Robot butler anytime soon, though.
The “ER” stands for embodied reasoning.
Trusted testers could include companies like Boston Dynamics, Agility Robotics, and Enchanted Tools.
Of course, real-world robots powered by advanced AI raise important safety concerns.
