Google Deepmind is taking another major step toward turning its Gemini AI model into a universal robotics control platform. The company has hired Aaron Saunders, the former Chief Technology Officer of Boston Dynamics, as Vice President of Hardware Engineering—a move that strengthens its hardware expertise as it aims to make Gemini the “brain” for physical robots. Saunders played a key role in developing Boston Dynamics’ iconic robot lineup, including the backflipping Atlas and the dog-like Spot. He first led engineering teams as VP in 2018 and was promoted to CTO in 2021, overseeing all technical developments at the company. Deepmind CEO Demis Hassabis said in an interview with Wired that he envisions Gemini as a software layer for robotics, much like Google’s Android became the foundation for smartphones.

Full report : Google DeepMind hires former Boston Dynamics CTO Aaron Saunders as VP of hardware engineering, as Demis Hassabis envisions Gemini becoming a sort of robot OS.