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Curated comparison · Robot policy access
Gemini Robotics 2 vs NVIDIA GR00T N1.7
These model releases are candidates for embodied control research. Their access paths, supported embodiments and adaptation workflow differ, so the decision starts with what your team can obtain and evaluate.
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Sources 3
Gemini Robotics 2 launch and access
Google DeepMind · Published 2026-07-30 · Source accessed 2026-09-28
Gemini Robotics model family
Google DeepMind · Publication date not disclosed · Source accessed 2026-09-28
NVIDIA/Isaac-GR00T official repository
NVIDIA · Publication date not disclosed · Source accessed 2026-09-28
Official README inspected live. Repository code terms do not automatically cover model weights, data, or third-party assets.
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| Decision dimension | Gemini Robotics 2 Exact revision / scope Gemini Robotics 2 Primary specReviewed Sources 1Gemini Robotics 2 launch and access Google DeepMind · Published 2026-07-30 · Source accessed 2026-09-28 | NVIDIA Isaac GR00T N1.7 Exact revision / scope GR00T-N1.7-3B Primary specReviewed Sources 1NVIDIA/Isaac-GR00T official repository NVIDIA · Publication date not disclosed · Source accessed 2026-09-28 Official README inspected live. Repository code terms do not automatically cover model weights, data, or third-party assets. |
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| Developer The developer identity does not establish a deployment relationship. | Google DeepMind Primary specReviewed Sources 1Gemini Robotics 2 launch and access Google DeepMind · Published 2026-07-30 · Source accessed 2026-09-28 | NVIDIA Primary specReviewed Sources 1NVIDIA/Isaac-GR00T official repository NVIDIA · Publication date not disclosed · Source accessed 2026-09-28 Official README inspected live. Repository code terms do not automatically cover model weights, data, or third-party assets. |
| Exact version Keep generations, checkpoints and software revisions separate. | Gemini Robotics 2 Primary specReviewed Sources 1Gemini Robotics 2 launch and access Google DeepMind · Published 2026-07-30 · Source accessed 2026-09-28 | GR00T-N1.7-3B Primary specReviewed Sources 1NVIDIA/Isaac-GR00T official repository NVIDIA · Publication date not disclosed · Source accessed 2026-09-28 Official README inspected live. Repository code terms do not automatically cover model weights, data, or third-party assets. |
| System or model type Choose alternatives that address the same decision. | Vision-language-action Primary specReviewed Sources 1Gemini Robotics 2 launch and access Google DeepMind · Published 2026-07-30 · Source accessed 2026-09-28 | Vision-language-action Primary specReviewed Sources 1NVIDIA/Isaac-GR00T official repository NVIDIA · Publication date not disclosed · Source accessed 2026-09-28 Official README inspected live. Repository code terms do not automatically cover model weights, data, or third-party assets. |
| Access conditions Availability of a paper is distinct from access to a model or service. | Early-access partner program Primary specReviewed Sources 1Gemini Robotics 2 launch and access Google DeepMind · Published 2026-07-30 · Source accessed 2026-09-28 | Public code and model weights Primary specReviewed Sources 1NVIDIA/Isaac-GR00T official repository NVIDIA · Publication date not disclosed · Source accessed 2026-09-28 Official README inspected live. Repository code terms do not automatically cover model weights, data, or third-party assets. |
| License / reuse Code, checkpoints, datasets and assets can have different terms. | Not publicly disclosed | Apache-2.0, as stated by the release repository Primary specReviewed Sources 1NVIDIA/Isaac-GR00T official repository NVIDIA · Publication date not disclosed · Source accessed 2026-09-28 Official README inspected live. Repository code terms do not automatically cover model weights, data, or third-party assets. |
| Inputs Observation and scene formats determine integration work. | Vision and language Primary specReviewed Sources 1Gemini Robotics 2 launch and access Google DeepMind · Published 2026-07-30 · Source accessed 2026-09-28 | Images, language and robot state Primary specReviewed Sources 1NVIDIA/Isaac-GR00T official repository NVIDIA · Publication date not disclosed · Source accessed 2026-09-28 Official README inspected live. Repository code terms do not automatically cover model weights, data, or third-party assets. |
| Outputs An action policy, image generator and simulator return different outputs. | Robot motor actions Primary specReviewed Sources 1Gemini Robotics 2 launch and access Google DeepMind · Published 2026-07-30 · Source accessed 2026-09-28 | Continuous robot actions Primary specReviewed Sources 1NVIDIA/Isaac-GR00T official repository NVIDIA · Publication date not disclosed · Source accessed 2026-09-28 Official README inspected live. Repository code terms do not automatically cover model weights, data, or third-party assets. |
| Embodiment Hardware and control boundaries are part of the evaluation. | Not publicly disclosed | Not publicly disclosed |
| Compute Confirm requirements for the intended workload. | Not publicly disclosed | Not publicly disclosed |
| Integrations Verify exact versions, interfaces and support responsibilities. | Not publicly disclosed | GR00T LeRobot dataset format; GEAR-SONIC for supported Unitree G1 configuration Primary specReviewed Sources 1NVIDIA/Isaac-GR00T official repository NVIDIA · Publication date not disclosed · Source accessed 2026-09-28 Official README inspected live. Repository code terms do not automatically cover model weights, data, or third-party assets. |
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Gemini Robotics 2 launch and access
Google DeepMind · Official release · Published 2026-07-30 · Source accessed 2026-09-28
Factual summary and attribution only; no upstream prose, images, weights, or dataset redistributed.
Referenced by 4 records: Google DeepMind · Gemini Robotics 2 · Gemini Robotics ER 2 · Gemini Robotics On-Device 2
Gemini Robotics model family
Google DeepMind · Official spec · Publication date not disclosed · Source accessed 2026-09-28
Factual summary and attribution only; no upstream prose, images, weights, or dataset redistributed.
Referenced by 9 records: Elder Care · Gemini Robotics 2 · Gemini Robotics ER 2 · Gemini Robotics On-Device 2 · What Is Physical AI?
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NVIDIA/Isaac-GR00T official repository
NVIDIA · Repository · Publication date not disclosed · Source accessed 2026-09-28
License: Apache-2.0 as stated for N1.7 release. Factual summary and attribution only; no upstream prose, images, weights, or dataset redistributed.
Official README inspected live. Repository code terms do not automatically cover model weights, data, or third-party assets.
Referenced by 3 records: NVIDIA · NVIDIA Isaac GR00T N1.7 · Unitree G1