April 14, 2026
It now has new capabilities like instrument reading, improved spatial and
physical reasoning capabilities. To learn more, see
[Gemini Robotics-ER](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/robotics-overview) page and the
[blog](https://deepmind.google/blog/gemini-robotics-er-1-6).
- Deprecation announcement: The `gemini-robotics-er-1.5-preview` model
will be [shut down](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/deprecations) on April 30, 2026 at 9AM
PST.
Brand Impact
Google updated Gemini's robotics AI model to better understand instruments, spatial relationships, and physical interactions in real-world environments. Brands selling robotics, industrial equipment, or automation tools may see increased visibility in Gemini recommendations as the upgraded model can now more accurately identify and describe their products in technical contexts. Meanwhile, companies relying on the older robotics model have until late April 2026 to migrate their systems or risk losing access to Gemini's robotics capabilities.
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