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Google has launched Gemini Robotics ER 2, a powerful new intelligence layer for robots. This specialized Gemini model acts as the high-level brain for robots, enabling them to think and act adaptively in the physical world. Gemini Robotics ER 2 works across diverse robot embodiments, from robotic arms to humanoids. It combines advanced video understanding with long-horizon planning and built-in safety features. This allows robots to engage in natural conversations, manage complex multi-minute tasks, and collaborate in teams. The model is now available in public preview on the Gemini platform for enterprise production environments. Organizations can leverage Google Cloud's enterprise-grade security and management tools with this cutting-edge embodied reasoning model. Gemini Robotics ER 2 transforms robots into sophisticated physical agents capable of self-correction and generalization to new situations. It offers improved task verification by accurately identifying critical events within video feeds. The intelligence layer scales across various robot types and facilitates multi-robot collaboration. Developers can declare low-level control interfaces as tools, enabling robots to understand natural language commands and explain their actions. The Gemini platform supports simulation, training, and deployment of these physical agents, integrating with Google Cloud's infrastructure for scalability and edge operations.

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