According to Google DeepMind, the company rolled out Gemini Robotics 2.5, a vision-language-action model for robotics, after testing it on over 200 tasks. In a proof-of-concept deployment, Apollo 2 humanoid robots from Apptronik sorted automotive parts on Mercedes-Benz production lines in Germany and Hungary with a 96% success rate. Mercedes-Benz took a stake in Apptronik and entered a commercial agreement extending the partnership beyond the initial demonstration.
BMW introduced humanoid robots at its Leipzig plant, while Figure reported its F.02 robot helped produce 30,000 cars at BMW. Google said the new model improved task success rates, completion speed, and physical safety controls compared to earlier versions.