Nvidia offers new solutions for artificial intelligence-supported humanoid robots

NVIDIA announced several updates this Monday (18) Robotics and artificial intelligence news with emphasis on the GR00T ProjectA language model for humanoid robots and the Jetson Thor computer. Updates to the Isaac platform were also announced.

Developed for: Understand natural language and imitate movements by observing human actionsRobots with GR00T technology can quickly learn other navigation skills, as well as human coordination and dexterity. They also adapt easily to the environment as they are ready to interact with the public.

“Enabling technologies for leading roboticists around the world are coming together to enable giant leaps toward artificial general robotics,” said NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang. The manager presented some of these artificial intelligence robots at the opening of the fair. Graphics Technology Conference (GTC) 2024 In San Jose, United States.

they use new Jetson Thor computing platformIt’s one of the innovations responsible for the optimizations seen in the machines Huang showcased. The system allowed robots to perform complex tasks as well as interact with humans and other machines in a safer and more natural way.

Improving humanoid robots

To advance the development of AI-enabled humanoid robots, the Jetson Thor platform includes: processor with the latest generation GPU based N architectureVIDIA Blackwell. According to the manufacturer, its performance is 800 teraflops, allowing it to run multimodal generative AI models such as the GR00T.

The new computer also brings: integrated functional security chip, high-performance CPU cluster and 100 GB bandwidth via Ethernet connection. It is expected that the technology will soon be used by companies in the sector such as Boston Dynamics, Agility Robotics, 1X Technologies, Figure AI and Unitree Robotics.

According to Jonathan Hurst, co-founder of Agility Robotics, The innovations spurred by the platform will allow “people to be helped in all aspects of daily life.”. The brand is the creator of the Digit robot, a bipedal model developed in partnership with Ford to make deliveries.

“Embodied AI will not only help tackle some of humanity’s greatest challenges, but creating innovations that are currently beyond our reach or imagination” commented Geordie Rose, CEO of Sanctuary AI, another NVIDIA partner brand expected to benefit from the solution.

Isaac Platform Updates

As part of Project GR00T, NVIDIA also announced new features in its accelerated platform for robotics and artificial intelligence. Among these Isaac Laboratoryreinforcement learning software that helps train artificial intelligence models for robots, Isaac Manipulator And Isaac PerceiverIt is expected to be available next quarter.

These last two tools include several pre-trained robotic models, libraries, and reference hardware. HE Manipulator focuses on modular AI capabilities for robotic arms, enabling automation of even more tasksIt will be used by companies such as Franka Robotics, Universal Robots and PicNik Robotics.

Already Perceptor combines multi-camera 3D vision capabilities for autonomous robots working in factories and fulfillment operationsincreases employee productivity and safety. BYD, ArcBest and KION Groups are some of the brands that will use the solution.