Google takes control of ‘Android of robotics’ project in quest for physical AI

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February 26, 2026, 11:06 AM

• •Intrinsic was part of Alphabet's Other Bets division.
• •Intrinsic aims to make robots easier to program and operate.
• •Intrinsic will remain a distinct group within Google.
• •It will work closely with Google DeepMind and utilize Google’s Gemini AI models and cloud resources.

Google is folding its AI robotics unit, Intrinsic, back into the company after five years as an independent entity. This move signifies Google's intensified focus on physical AI and a strategic realignment of its experimental projects. Intrinsic, which aimed to simplify robot programming, will collaborate with Google DeepMind and leverage Gemini AI models and cloud resources. This integration follows DeepMind's absorption of Everyday Robotics and the launch of AI models for robotic tasks.

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