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Released gemini-robotics-er-1.6-preview, our updated robotics model. It now has new capabilities like…
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Written by AI from the official notes. Check them for exact details.Google released an updated robotics model, gemini-robotics-er-1.6-preview, with enhanced capabilities.
- New instrument reading capability added.
- Improved spatial reasoning capabilities.
- Enhanced physical reasoning capabilities.
- Deprecation of gemini-robotics-er-1.5-preview on April 30, 2026.
Why it matters: Users of the previous model should transition to the new version for improved functionality.
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- Released
gemini-robotics-er-1.6-preview, our updated robotics model. It now has new capabilities like instrument reading, improved spatial and physical reasoning capabilities. To learn more, see Gemini Robotics ER page and the blog. - Deprecation announcement: The
gemini-robotics-er-1.5-previewmodel will be shut down on April 30, 2026 at 9AM PST.