At the ongoing GTC conference, Nvidia’s Project GR00T. This is a pretty transformative initiative with which Nvidia plans on developing AI-powered robots. With nothing similar to Marvel’s character, project GR00T or Generalist Robot 00 Technology will introduce a multimodal AI system designed to help the next generation of humanoids with advanced intelligence capabilities. Read along to get to know the whole deal.
Nvidia’s Project GR00T is built on a general-purpose foundation model. This will enable humanoid robots to interpret text, speech, and videos, and even give live demonstrations to execute specific actions autonomously. The project has been developed with Nvidia’s Isaac Robotic Platform tools that also includes the newly launched Isaac Lab for reinforcement learning.
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With Nvidia’s Project GR00T, the company aims to provide a helping hand to developers working on AI-driven robotics for a wide range of applications. In addition to this, the company also unveiled the Jetson Thor chip for humanoids. It also added and shared information about other advancements that can be used to build AI-powered robots.
For this project, Nvidia has utilised its Isaac Robotics Platform. It will offer developers a comprehensive ecosystem for AI-powered robot development, simulation, and deployment. Isaac Manipulator and Isaac Perceptor will help future innovations in robotic motion, perception, and navigation.
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Speaking on Nvidia’s Project GR00T, CEO Jensen Huang said, “Building foundation models for general humanoid robots is one of the most exciting problems to solve in AI today.” He further added, “The enabling technologies are coming together for leading roboticists around the world to take giant leaps toward artificial general robotics.”
Nvidia has invited certain developers to try out its capabilities, with a promise to expand access in the future. Let’s wait and see how this project turns out but it can surely provide a helping hand in the development of AI-powered robots.
