Google DeepMind unveiled two new AI models, Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER, at its annual I/O developers conference on May 14, 2024. The company also disclosed a collaboration with Apptronik to innovate the next iteration of humanoid robots leveraging Gemini 2.0 technology. Gemini Robotics enables the execution of physical commands to control robots, surpassing traditional text and image-based outputs. Experts in the industry highlighted that notable progress in AI and robotics has accelerated the adoption of industrial robots in various commercial sectors.