Agile Robots has entered into a new partnership with Google DeepMind to co-develop advanced AI-powered robots, making it one of the latest robotics firms to collaborate with the lab.

Figure 1. Agile Robots and Google DeepMind Unite to Power Next-Gen AI Robotics.

The Munich-based company announced a strategic research agreement on Tuesday, under which it will integrate DeepMind’s Gemini Robotics foundation models into its robotic systems. In return, data collected from these robots will help enhance and refine the underlying Gemini AI models. Figure 1 shows Agile Robots and Google DeepMind Unite to Power Next-Gen AI Robotics.

Together, the two companies plan to test, optimize, and deploy robots powered by Gemini across various industrial sectors, including electronics manufacturing, automotive, data centers, and logistics.

CEO Zhaopeng Chen highlighted that the company has already deployed over 20,000 robotic systems globally, demonstrating large-scale intelligent automation. He emphasized that combining their robotics expertise with DeepMind’s AI models positions them to lead the next wave of autonomous, intelligent production systems.

While the partnership is described as long-term, specific details about its duration and financial terms were not disclosed.

Founded in 2018, Agile Robots has raised over $270 million in funding from major investors such as SoftBank Vision Fund, Xiaomi, and Midas Group.

This deal marks another step in the growing trend of robotics companies teaming up with Google DeepMind to accelerate advancements in intelligent automation.

Earlier this year, Boston Dynamics—owned by Hyundai and known for its dog-like robot Spot—announced a partnership with Google DeepMind. The collaboration will bring DeepMind’s AI foundation models into the development of its upcoming humanoid robot, Atlas. Notably, Boston Dynamics was previously owned by Google from 2013 to 2017.

More broadly, robotics partnerships have been accelerating this year. German startup Neura Robotics recently teamed up with Qualcomm to integrate Qualcomm’s IQ10 processor series—built for mobile robots and humanoids—into its future robotic systems as a reference design.

These collaborations reflect the growing complexity of robotics, which requires deep expertise in both hardware and software. As companies push toward fully autonomous systems, partnerships allow each player to contribute its strengths—whether in AI, physical design, or control systems—making joint development a practical and strategic approach.

Source: TC

Cite this article:

Priyadharshini S (2026), Agile Robots Joins Forces with Google DeepMind in New Robotics Partnership, AnaTechMaz, pp. 361