DeepMind reveals Gemini Robotics 2.5 and open safety benchmark "ASIMOV-jailbreak"

Google's DeepMind has released Gemini Robotics 2.5, a new generation of its AI-powered robotic platform, which has shown significant improvements in dexterity and success rates compared to its previous version. The platform has been tested in laboratory settings and in real-world industrial settings, including Mercedes-Benz factories, where it reached a 96% success rate in a task that involves kitting automotive parts. Gemini 2.5 has been shown to be up to twice as successful at some tasks as its previous version, and is also 20-30% faster. The platform consists of two main components: Gemini Embodied Reasoning, which uses live video to plan robotic actions, and Gemini Robotics, which generates actual robot actions. The new version has been tested on over 200 activities, including tasks that require high dexterity, such as serving food with tongs or tying a bow with five-fingered hands.