Recently, NVIDIA made a strong case for itself as a driver of robotics innovation by launching programs such as Isaac and Jetson. At the annual GTC developer conference, the company also announced that it would be further cementing its position in the humanoid race with the GR00T project, a move that was seen as a nod to Marvel.
The GR00T project, called the "Generalized Base Model for Humanoid Robots," aims to build a unified model for the many robot manufacturers that have recently emerged.Artificial Intelligence Platform. These manufacturers include 1X Technologies, Agility Robotics, Apptronik, Boston Dynamics, Figure AI, Fourier Intelligence, Sanctuary AI, Unitree Robotics and XPENG Robotics, among others.
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Jonathan Hurst, Co-Founder and Chief Robotics Officer at Agility Robotics, said: "We are at a turning point in history where robots like Digit will change the workforce forever. Modern artificial intelligence will accelerate, paving the way for robots like Digit to help in every aspect of daily life. We are excited to partner with NVIDIA Collaborate and invest in computing, simulation tools, machine learning environments and other necessary infrastructure to realize the dream of robots becoming part of everyday life."
Geordie Rose, co-founder and CEO of Sanctuary AI, also said, "Embodied AI is not only helping to solve some of the problems facing humanity, but it's also helping to create a new way of doing things.maximumchallenges and will also create innovations that are currently beyond our capabilities or imagination. Technology this important should not be built in isolation, which is why we prioritize long-term partners like NVIDIA."
In addition to the GR00T project, Nvidia has introduced new hardware Jetson Thor, a new computer designed to run simulation workflows, generate AI models, and other humanoid forms. The hardware includes a next-generation GPU based on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture with a transformer engine that delivers 800 teraflops of 8-bit floating-point AI performance to run multi-mode generative AI models such as GR00T. This set of innovations significantly simplifies the design and integration of humanoid robots.
In addition, this week's GTC Robotics announcements include two other key projects: the Isaac Manipulator and the Isaac Perceptor. the Isaac Manipulator provides the robotic arm with aFirstThe company's advanced flexibility and modular AI capabilities are backed by a powerful collection of base models and GPU-accelerated libraries. These innovations will bring greater flexibility and efficiency to the next generation of robotics, opening up more possibilities for everyday life.