Robot AI model

Gemini Robotics 2

Gemini Robotics 2 extends VLA control to humanoid walking, reaching and manipulation. Google DeepMind reports a shared checkpoint on Apollo 2 with different hands and on Franka Duo, with access limited to early-access partners.

Records last verified Oct 13, 2026 · Send a correction

Organization
Google DeepMind
Type
VLA
Released / introduced
Jul 30, 2026
Public weights
Not established
Licence / scope
Not established
Parameters
Not disclosed
Base model
Not disclosed
Humanoid association
Humanoid demonstrated
Inputs
vision, language
Outputs
whole-body motor commands

Release dates can mark an announcement or paper introduction. Public checkpoints, code licences and weight terms are distinct; follow the publisher’s links for the stated scope.

Documented embodiments

Source-associated hardware; this list does not establish plug-and-play compatibility or commercial robot capability.

  • Apptronik Apollo 2 →

    Demonstrated with SharpaWave and Inspire hands.

  • Franka Duo

    Demonstrated with a Robotiq gripper.

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Evidence

Sources

  1. [s1] Gemini Robotics 2 brings whole body intelligence to robots ↗

    Google DeepMind · official · published Jul 30, 2026 · accessed Oct 13, 2026