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Nvidia adds generative AI to power humanoid robots
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Nvidia has unveiled a platform for building robots that incorporates generative AI capabilities. The platform, called Project GR00T, includes a computer system to power the robot and AI, along with software tools like genAI for creating human-like robots. These robots will be able to take actions based on various inputs and experiences, such as language, video, human demonstrations, and past actions. The platform, named Isaac, also offers reinforcement learning to improve decision-making over time. Nvidia will release pre-trained models and software to enhance robotic arm functions and multi-camera sensing capabilities. The company aims to accelerate the development and adoption of smarter robots for heavy industries.
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Nvidia enlists humanoid robotics’ biggest names for new AI platform, GR00T
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Nvidia is entering the humanoid robot race with Project GR00T, a new platform aiming to build a general-purpose foundation model for humanoid robots. The chipmaker is partnering with various companies in the field including Agility Robotics, Boston Dynamics and Unitree Robotics to develop AI technology that can revolutionize labour and help humans in various aspects of their daily lives. Nvidia is also introducing Jetson Thor, a new computer designed to run simulation workflows and generative AI models for humanoid robots. Additionally, Nvidia announced Isaac Manipulator and Isaac Perceptor programs to advance automation and vision processing in robotics.
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Nvidia announces “moonshot” to create embodied human-level AI in robot form
Arstechnica
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1y ago
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Nvidia, known for its AI chipmaker, has announced Project GR00T, a general-purpose foundation model for humanoid robots. The goal is to give AI models a physical platform, enabling them to learn skills and solve tasks. The company believes that human-shaped robots are easier to train due to the availability of a lot of imitation training data. Nvidia also introduced Jetson Thor, a computer platform based on its system-on-a-chip (SoC), to power the next generation of humanoid robots. The SoC offers high AI computation capabilities.
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Nvidia's next move: powering humanoid robots | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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6m ago
Medial
Nvidia is set to launch Jetson Thor, compact computers for humanoid robots, in 2025. This aligns with its strategy to support numerous robot manufacturers, rather than competing directly with companies like Tesla. The timing is motivated by advancements in generative AI models and the increased capability to train robots in simulated environments. Additionally, Nvidia faces pressure as major clients like Amazon and Google develop their own AI chips, pushing Nvidia into diversifying its applications.
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Nvidia announces “moonshot” to create embodied human-level AI in robot form
Arstechnica
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1y ago
Medial
Nvidia, the AI chipmaker, has announced Project GR00T, a general-purpose foundation model for humanoid robots. The aim is to give AI models a physical body and enable them to learn skills and solve tasks on the fly. Nvidia hopes that GR00T will serve as an AI mind for robots, allowing them to understand multimodal instructions and perform a variety of useful tasks. By mimicking the human form, researchers can feed human movement training data into AI models to teach robots how to better move and balance themselves. Nvidia also unveiled Jetson Thor, a computer platform for powering humanoid robots.
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Humanoid robots face continued skepticism at Modex
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
The robotics industry is experiencing a hype cycle, with investor interest centered around generative AI and humanoid robots. While generative AI is already widely incorporated, the suitability of humanoid robots for various tasks remains a question. Agility is currently the most progressed company in terms of go-to-market progress with its robot, Digit, drawing attention at the Modex supply chain show. However, there is skepticism about widespread adoption of humanoid robots, with many suggesting these robots will augment, rather than replace, traditional single-purpose systems in human-in-the-loop scenarios. The value and ROI of humanoid robots will be determined by their ability to prove their worth in day-to-day operations.
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Nvidia readies Jetson Thor computers for humanoid robots in 2025
Livemint
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7m ago
Medial
Nvidia plans to launch its new technology for humanoid robots in the first half of 2025, aiming to establish its presence in the growing robotics sector. The Jetson Thor computers, introduced earlier this year, are part of Nvidia's efforts to develop robots with improved autonomy and human interaction capabilities. Rather than manufacturing robots directly, Nvidia positions itself as a technology provider and collaborates with robot manufacturers like Siemens and Universal Robots. While humanoid robots present significant potential, widespread deployment is not expected until after 2025. China is also making significant advancements in humanoid robotics.
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Robotics startup Figure AI in talks for new funding at $39.5 billion valuation
Economic Times
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4m ago
Medial
Robotics startup Figure AI is negotiating a $1.5 billion funding round, possibly valuing it at $39.5 billion, led by Align Ventures and Parkway Venture Capital. The terms remain unfinalized. Previously, Figure AI raised $675 million, valued at $2.6 billion, with backers like Nvidia and Jeff Bezos. Major tech firms, including Nvidia and Meta, are investing in humanoid robotics, leveraging advanced AI. Tesla's Elon Musk anticipates their humanoid robots, Optimus, to be market-ready soon, enhancing human-robot interaction opportunities.
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Figure rides the humanoid robot hype wave to $2.6B valuation and OpenAI/Microsoft partnerships
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Bay Area robotics firm Figure has raised $675m in a Series B funding round, valuing the start-up at $2.6bn. The company, which builds humanoid robots, plans to use the funds to accelerate its go-to-market strategy. The investment was led by Microsoft, OpenAI Startup Fund, Nvidia, and the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund. Figure's goal is to create walking bipedal robots with versatile capabilities for use in warehouses. The company has also partnered with OpenAI to develop next-generation AI models for humanoid robots to improve communication and reasoning abilities.
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Nvidia CEO: Humanoid robot revolution is closer than you think
Economic Times
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3m ago
Medial
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicts that humanoid robots will be widely used in manufacturing facilities within five years. Speaking at the company’s developer conference in San Jose, Huang introduced software tools to assist robots in navigation. He emphasized that the manufacturing sector would likely adopt humanoid robots first due to its controlled environment and specific tasks. Huang estimates that renting such robots would cost around $100,000, presenting a feasible economic option for industries.
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A global scramble to make humanoid robots is gearing up to be the 21st century's space race
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
The space race between the US and the Soviet Union symbolized the pursuit of scientific dominance and geopolitical supremacy. Today, nations are jockeying to develop functional humanoid robots, with Saudi Arabia, China, and the US emerging as key players. Saudi Arabia is heavily investing in robotics, while China aims to mass produce advanced-level humanoids by 2025. Several US companies, including Agility Robotics and Figure AI, are also making strides in this field. These humanoid robots represent symbols of power and technological prowess, with the potential to increase a nation's perceived power by expanding its workforce and population. However, despite the hype, the industry is still in the early stages, and challenges exist in deploying robots at scale.
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