Apr 15
Boston Dynamics’ robot dog now reads gauges and thermometers with Google's AI
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Google DeepMind has announced the Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 model, which enhances the ability of robots like Boston Dynamics' Spot to perform visual inspections. The model enables robots to accurately read analog gauges, thermometers, and other complex instruments in industrial environments.
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Bridging high-level reasoning with physical sensor interpretation marks a critical step toward autonomous industrial inspection and complex environmental interaction.
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