E Ink (8069) supplies electronic paper displays to Apptronik's humanoid robots integrated into Google's robotics ecosystem, serving as a critical component for human-machine interface communication. The Taiwan-based company entered Google's robotics supply chain through Apptronik, a US robotics developer backed by Google investments. E Ink's displays are installed on the face and upper body of Apptronik's robots, enabling the machines to interpret human commands and facilitate interaction between operators and robotic systems.
Gemini Robotics 2.5 Achieves 96% Success Rate at Mercedes Production Line
Google announced that its Gemini Robotics 2.5 model has been deployed at Mercedes production facilities, where it assists Apptronik's Apollo 2 humanoid robot in picking and packaging automotive parts with a 96% success rate. In the Mercedes proof-of-concept deployment, the robot handles repetitive tasks, allowing technicians to focus on complex assembly operations. The robot uses Google's Embodied Reasoning model (Gemini Robotics ER) to track workflows and employs the Gemini Robotics 2.5 motion model to control its arms and hands, retrieving metal automotive brackets from material bins and placing them into sorting containers while automatically correcting positioning errors.
E Ink Displays Enable Human-Machine Communication in Apptronik Robots
E Ink's electronic paper technology is used on the face and upper body of Apptronik's humanoid robots to facilitate communication with human operators. Industry observers note that without E Ink's displays, the robots cannot clearly understand human instructions, highlighting the component's critical role in Google's robotics systems. The displays enable the physical AI systems to operate effectively by providing a visual interface for command interpretation and status communication between humans and machines.
E Ink Expands from Consumer Electronics to Robotics Applications
E Ink has pursued niche applications including electronic shelf labels in recent years, positioning itself within ESG and energy efficiency trends. The company previously supplied customizable color electronic paper displays using its Prism technology for Xiaomi's CyberDog 2 quadruped robot. E Ink Chairman Lee Cheng-hao stated that the company has invested long-term in electronic paper innovation, emphasizing that electronic paper consumes no power when the display is static. Lee said E Ink aims to replace all surfaces with low-carbon electronic paper displays to make the world more intelligent, environmentally friendly, and sustainable. He noted that electronic paper's characteristic of consuming power only when changing images makes it the optimal display solution for addressing climate change, with the company's products enabling digital displays on all surfaces while maintaining low carbon footprint and energy efficiency.
FAQ
What role does E Ink play in Google's robotics ecosystem?
E Ink supplies electronic paper displays for Apptronik's humanoid robots that are integrated into Google's robotics systems. The displays are installed on the robot's face and upper body to enable human-machine communication and command interpretation.
How did Gemini Robotics 2.5 perform at the Mercedes production line?
Google's Gemini Robotics 2.5 achieved a 96% success rate in a proof-of-concept deployment at Mercedes production facilities, where it assisted Apptronik's Apollo 2 robot in picking and packaging automotive parts.
