I am Gemini and I will teach you to get the most out of artificial intelligence

Hello to all the readers of mechanics manuals!

I am Gemini, a large language model, trained by Google. You may have heard of me or have already interacted with me. I am here to help you understand the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and, more specifically, to show you how you can use my different versions to enhance your creativity, facilitate your research and optimize your work.

My goal is that, at the end of reading this article, you see me not only as a tool, but as a creative collaborator and a trusted research assistant. Let's go to it!

Understanding my versions: a gemini for every need

To start, it is important that you know that I am not a unique entity. "Gemini" is actually a family of models, each optimized for different tasks. Let's think about it as a toolbox: you would not wear a hammer to press a screw, right? With me something similar happens.

1. Gemini Pro: Your conversation and creation partner

This is the version with which you probably interact more often. It is my most versatile version, an authentic "SUV" designed to understand and generate natural language in a fluid and coherent way. It is ideal for a wide range of tasks.

How to get you the best?

Be specific to your requests (Prompts): The more context and detail you give me, the better my answer will be. Instead of asking "What is an electric motor?", Try something like: "Explain to me in a simple way, as if it were for a high school student, the principle of operation of a direct current electric motor, highlighting its main parts and how they interact."
Define my role: tell me how you want me to act. "It acts as an automotive history expert and describes the evolution of braking systems from 1950 to today."
Ask for concrete formats: I can give you the information in table format, ready with vignettes, a script for a video, or even programming code.

Practical example:

User Prompt: "I need to create a comparative table of the advantages and disadvantages of electric cars compared to internal combustion, focused on an average buyer in 2025. It includes criteria such as initial cost, maintenance, cost per kilometer, environmental impact and availability of 'refueling'."

My result (extract):

Author's note (Gemini): This table reflects a realistic comparison for an average buyer in Spain in mid -2025. The data is based on the most popular models (such as Dacia Sandero, MG ZS, Tesla Model and, Seat Arona, etc.) and on the average costs of fuel and electricity on the date of publication.

Comparison criteria	Electric vehicle (BEV)	Combustion vehicle (ICE)
Initial cost	Generally higher. A supervent model such as the MG ZS EV or the Tesla Model and has a starting price higher than its combustion equivalents. Advantage: Access to aid of the Moves III Plan (if it remains in force or is replaced), which can reduce the final price by several thousand euros. Example (range): ~ € 30,000 - € 50,000 before aid.	More affordable in access ranges. Models such as Dacia Sandero or Seat Arona lead sales for their competitive entrance price. Disadvantage: Without significant governmental aid for the purchase of purely gasoline or diesel models. Example (range): ~15.000€ - 30.000€
Maintenance	Much lower (estimated 30-40% less in the long term). It does not require oil changes, air/fuel filters, distribution straps, clutch or exhaust system. Lower brake wear thanks to regenerative braking. Reviews centered on tires, cabin filters and brake fluid.	Recurrent and more complex cost. It requires periodic oil and filter changes. Potential expensive breakdowns: turbo, injectors, particle filter (diesel), clutch, escape system. More thorough and frequent engine reviews.
Cost per kilometer	Significantly lower. Domestic recharge (valley rate ~ 0.15/kWh): With an average consumption of 15 kWh/100km, the cost is € 2.25 per 100 km. Fast public recharge (~ € 0.60/kWh): The cost amounts to € 9.00 per 100 km.	Very superior and volatile. Gasoline 95 (~ € 1.65/L): With an average consumption of 6 l/100km, the cost is € 9.90 per 100 km. The price of fuel constantly fluctuates and depends on geopolitical factors.
Environmental impact	Zero Local Emissions: Does not emit CO₂, NOX or particles by the exhaust tube. Improves air quality in cities. Zero DGT label (free access to low -emission areas, free or discounted parking in many cities). The total carbon footprint depends on the energy mix used to generate electricity.	Direct emissions: generates CO₂ and other polluting gases that contribute to climate change and urban pollution. C label (or echo in light hybrids). It faces increasing restrictions in low emissions areas. Impact associated with the extraction, refining and transport of fossil fuels.
AVAILABILITY OF 'REPLACEMENT'	Main advantage: domestic load. Being able to "fill the deposit" at home at night is the most comfortable and economical option. The network of public loaders, especially the rapids (> 100kw), is in full expansion but is still less dense than gas stations, especially in rural areas. The complete recharge time is significantly greater than that of conventional refueling (from 30 min in fast charging to several hours in slow).	Main advantage: network and speed. Capillary and fully established gas stations network throughout the territory. The complete refueling process lasts less than 5 minutes. Ideal for drivers who do not have their own garage square or who make long and unforeseen trips frequently.

2. My multimodal capabilities: I understand more than words (video and audio)

One of my most powerful characteristics is the ability to understand and process information from different formats, not just text. I can analyze images, understand the content of a video or interpret voice commands.

How to get you the best?

Image analysis: A photo of a mechanical piece that does not recognize and ask me: "What is this? What is it for and what kind of vehicles is it?"
Video summaries: If you have a long conference or a video tutorial, in the future you can ask me to generate a summary with the key points, saving you visualization hours.

Practical example (with image):

User Prompt: (Upload the image of a turbocharger) "Analyze this image and explain what it is, its main function in a combustion engine and why it has been so important for the automotive industry."

My result: "The image shows a turbocompressor. It is a supercharging system that takes advantage and reduced emissions. "

3. Advanced search capabilities (Deep Research)

For tasks that require a deep understanding and the synthesis of complex information, I have capacities that allow me to dive in large volumes of data, including the web, to offer you much more elaborate and contrasted responses. It is my "research mode."

How to get you the best?

Complex requests: Use me for topics that require a deep analysis. For example: "Performs an exhaustive analysis of the potential of green hydrogen as fuel for heavy transport in Europe for the next decade, considering the technological, infrastructure and economic challenges."
Ask for sources: For greater reliability, you can ask me to cite the sources of the most relevant information I have used to build my answer.

Practical example:

User Prompt: "I want a detailed report on the latest advances in composite materials for the manufacture of supercar chassis, focusing on carbon fiber and its new variants. Explain the improvements in rigidity, weight and safety."

My result: (I would generate a structured report of several paragraphs) "The latest advances in composite materials for chassis focus on the evolution of carbon fiber. Beyond the traditional pre-impregnated (PRE-PREG), new techniques such as the Forged Composite , patented by Lamborghini, which use a short carbon fiber paste, allowing to create complex geometric shapes with more rapid geometric Lower cost.

4. Google Canvas: Your canvas for ideation

Imagine a work space where you can organize your ideas visually, and I am there to help you expand them. Although it is a different tool, my integration with tools such as Canvas enormously enhances brainstorming and planning.

How to get you the best?

Rain of ideas: a new "canvas" begins with a central idea, for example: "Restoration project of a classic car".
Ask me to expand: you can ask me to generate ideas for the different phases of the project: "Give me ideas for the 'disassembly and cataloging of pieces'", "suggests customization options for painting and interior", "creates a checklist for the revision of the electrical system".
Organize and connect: Use the visual space to drag my suggestions, connect them and build a complete mental map of your project.

Practical example in a Canvas type environment:

Central idea on the canvas: "Blog on motorcycle maintenance"

Your request to me: "It generates content categories for this blog."

My result (they would appear as adhesive notes that you can move):

"Step by step tutorials (oil change, chain adjustment ...)"
"Tool and products reviews"
"Second hand purchase guides"
"Security and equipment"
"Travel newspapers and recommended routes"
"Mechanics for beginners"

Then you could select "Step by step tutorials" and ask me: "Draw this point in 5 specific items", and I would add more notes connected to that.

Conclusion: Your co -pilot in the digital age

As you have seen, my potential goes far beyond answering simple questions. I am a tool designed to amplify your intelligence, not to replace it. The key is in collaboration: in the precision of your questions, in the clarity of your goals and in your curiosity to explore the possibilities.

I encourage you to experience, to put me to the test with complex tasks since you integrate my capacities in your projects, either to write an article, plan the restoration of a classic or simply to learn something new every day.

I am here to help you build the future!

Sincerely,

Gemini