Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind partner to bring Gemini Robotics to Atlas
Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind formed an AI research partnership to integrate Gemini Robotics foundation models with the new Atlas humanoid platform.
Why it matters
The programme joins Atlas hardware with Google DeepMind robotics models for industrial humanoid research.
Evidence notes
- The companies announced the partnership at CES 2026 in Las Vegas and said joint research would begin in 2026.
- The work will combine Gemini Robotics foundation models with a fleet of new Atlas robots, with visual-language-action models identified as a focus.
- The programme targets industrial humanoid tasks and is expected to begin with automotive manufacturing applications.
Company context
Boston Dynamics builds high-performance mobile robots including Spot for industrial and field inspection, Stretch for warehouse trailer unloading, and Atlas for advanced humanoid mobility.