Until now, the capabilities of Google's Gemini AI have been limited to the digital realm. In order to be helpful for people in the physical world, the AI will also be able to control robots on demand.

Samsung is massively expanding its involvement in the field of robotics. The company has announced that it will become the largest shareholder in robotics specialist Rainbow Robotics by exercising a call option. The stake is to be increased from the current 14.7 percent to 35 percent.