Google Backs 15 Robot Startups to Bring AI Into the Physical World
The robots that could stock shelves and clean homes just got Google's help.
Deep Dive
Google DeepMind has launched its new Robotics Accelerator program in Europe, welcoming 15 startups focused on physical AI. The three-month program will provide these startups with access to Google's AI stack, including the Gemini Robotics model.
Key Points
- Google DeepMind picked 15 startups for a three-month program to build robots that understand and act in the real world.
- The startups get access to Gemini Robotics, a Google model that lets machines follow plain-English instructions.
- Real-world effects will likely appear first in warehouses and factories, where robots can take on more flexible tasks.
Why It Matters
Faster robot progress could cut costs on deliveries and chores — while changing warehouse and service jobs.