Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just code and numbers: today it can understand and respond to human language, profoundly transforming the world of robotics.
During the AI Week, which took place in Milan on the past 13th and 14th of May, one of the most enlightening presentations demonstrated how the combination of generative AI and natural language commands is revolutionizing production chains, logistics, and automation.
Gemini for Robotics: the breakthrough of natural language
Traditionally, industrial robots required millions of lines of code to be programmed. Every action, every movement had to be described precisely. Today, thanks to the new platform Gemini for Robotics, it is possible to interact with robots using simple phrases in natural language.
“Imagine telling a robot: “Fold this gently, it is fragile”. Today, thanks to AI, it is possible,” they explained during the speech.
This evolution greatly simplifies the use of robots even for those who do not have technical skills, accelerating development times and opening new application scenarios.
Main advantages:
- Reduction of programming costs
- Greater flexibility in the tasks to be performed
- Faster adoption in small and medium-sized enterprises
Intelligent supply chain: AI that optimizes logistics
The true innovation is not just about “fixed” robots from the production line. Today, artificial intelligence also drives mobile robots, capable of adapting to environments, moving autonomously, and reacting to contextual voice commands.
These solutions allow to:
- Optimize magazzini e centri logistici
- Reduce the tempi di trasporto interno
- Improve security and accuracy in operations
The future of logistics is made of machines that learn, adapt, and collaborate with humans.
A transversal impact: from industry to assistance
This new form of AI-based robotic interaction opens up scenarios even outside of the industry, for example:
- Assistance to elderly or disabled people
- Support in hospital departments
- Automation in retail and domestic environments
In all these contexts, natural language understanding makes robots more “human” in their approach, more useful, and less intimidating.
Conclusion: AI that speaks brings us closer to the future
Thanks to Gemini for Robotics and the understanding of natural language, robotics is experiencing a silent but powerful revolution. Today, robots are no longer simple executors, but intelligent collaborators, capable of adapting, understanding, and improving processes.
Talking to a robot is no longer science fiction. It is already reality.