Samsung is teaming up with Google Cloud to integrate the advanced generative AI capabilities of Gemini into its home companion robot, Ballie. This collaboration aims to enhance Ballie’s abilities, allowing it to assist with a variety of daily tasks and provide health and wellness advice. The AI-powered robot is set to debut this summer in both the United States and South Korea. Samsung and Google have a long-standing partnership that spans nearly a decade, frequently resulting in innovative collaborations beyond just their mobile operating system, Android.

In a recent announcement, Samsung revealed that Ballie will utilize Gemini’s technology to enhance interaction, enabling the robot to communicate naturally with users. With these advancements, Ballie will be capable of handling tasks such as greeting visitors, controlling lighting, and managing schedules, significantly improving the home experience. Ballie’s functionality stems from Gemini’s multimodal capabilities, which combined with Samsung’s proprietary language models, allow the robot to interpret various types of data including audio, visual input from its camera, and environmental sensor data. This integration ensures that Ballie can adapt its responses and behaviors in real time, making it a versatile assistant in the home.

Additionally, Ballie will offer practical assistance. For instance, if users are unsure about their outfit choices, they can ask, “Hey Ballie, how do I look?” and receive helpful styling suggestions. The robot is not just limited to fashion advice; it can also support health and wellness initiatives. Users can inform Ballie if they feel fatigued, and it will leverage Google Search to provide energizing recommendations.

Having been introduced to the public early last year, Samsung is now gearing up for Ballie’s launch. Given the array of features and AI capabilities, the pricing of this innovative robot is expected to reflect its advanced technology.