Advanced dexterity with Gemini Robotics 2
A Google DeepMind presenter discusses dexterity challenges and real-world tasks for Gemini Robotics 2, demonstrating them with Apollo.
In this talk
- 0:03
Testing robotic dexterity
The presenter says robots need to coordinate many joints to perform everyday hand movements. Gemini Robotics 2 uses a set of tasks to evaluate and develop that dexterity.
- 0:27
Packing lunch and handling a bulb
Apollo is asked to place grapes in a Ziploc bag and close it, which requires precision and coordination. It then unscrews a bulb, aligning its fingertips with the spherical surface and combining twisting, pushing, and pulling.
- 1:05
Precision with parallel grippers
The presenter says even parallel grippers need dexterity, precision, and an understanding of objects in three-dimensional space. The robot moves a kit and tools, reorients objects, and places them accurately.
- 1:31
Tying knots and handling hazardous items
Apollo ties off a trash bag, a task that benefits from a multi-fingered hand. The presenter connects this work to handling complex objects such as hazardous waste, where robots could reduce human exposure to risk.
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