Model comparison · robotics
MolmoAct 2 vs Gemini Robotics 2
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Ai2 · activeMolmoAct 2Verified Aug 28, 2026
Google DeepMind · previewGemini Robotics 2Verified Aug 28, 2026
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| Field | MolmoAct 2 | Gemini Robotics 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Ai2 | Google DeepMind |
| Family | MolmoAct 2 | Gemini Robotics |
| Model | MolmoAct 2 | Gemini Robotics 2 |
| Version | 2 | 2 |
| Lifecycle | active | preview |
| Input modalities | Text, Image, Robot state | Text, Image, Robot state |
| Output modalities | Robot action | Robot action |
| Context window | Unknown | Unknown |
| Total parameters | 5000000000 | Unknown |
| Active parameters | Unknown | Unknown |
| License | apache-2.0 | Unknown |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| API available | No | Unknown |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Unknown |
| Capabilities | action-reasoning, bimanual-manipulation, depth-reasoning, fine-tuning | cross-embodiment, dexterous-manipulation, whole-body-control, multi-robot-collaboration |
| Robotics model type | Action reasoning model | Vision-language-action model |
| Action representation | Flow-matching continuous action expert | Motor-control actions |
| Control architecture | Molmo 2-ER backbone with KV-cache bridge and action expert | Vision-language-action model |
| Inference location | Flexible | Unknown |
| Native control rate (Hz) | Unknown | Unknown |
| Supported embodiments | SO-100, SO-101, Franka, WidowX, bimanual YAM | Apptronik Apollo 2 with Inspire hands, Apptronik Apollo 2 with Sharpa hands, Franka Duo with Robotiq gripper |
| Training data | Open bimanual YAM, SO-100/SO-101, DROID, BC-Z, Fractal, Bridge, and prior MolmoAct data described by Ai2. | Not disclosed in the cited model page. |
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MolmoAct 2 capabilities
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Gemini Robotics 2 capabilities
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Canonical IDgoogle-deepmind/gemini-robotics-2
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