Google DeepMind’s optimized AI model runs directly on robots

One of Apptronik’s robots running the on-device model puts a Rubik’s Cube in a bag.

Google DeepMind is rolling out an on-device version of its Gemini Robotics AI model that allows it to operate without an internet connection. The vision-language-action model (VLA) comes with dexterous capabilities similar to the one released in March, but Google says “it’s small and efficient enough to run directly on a robot.”

The flagship Gemini Robotics model is designed to help robots complete a wide range of physical tasks...