Google DeepMind and Boston Dynamics announced a new partnership at CES 2026 to advance the intelligence of humanoid robots.
The collaboration focuses on integrating Google’s cutting-edge Gemini Robotics AI foundation models with Boston Dynamics’ new Atlas humanoid robots. This integration aims to equip the robots with the intelligence needed to perform a wide variety of complex industrial tasks.
The joint research initiative combines Boston Dynamics’ expertise in robotics with Google DeepMind’s leadership in AI. The primary goal is creating more capable and adaptable robots for manufacturing settings.
The initial focus for this transformation is the automotive industry. This signals a significant step toward deploying advanced, intelligent humanoid robots in real-world industrial environments.