Nvidia, Google, Disney Partner to Develop Robot AI Infrastructure; Nvidia GTC

Key Takeaways

• Nvidia is collaborating with Google DeepMind and Disney Research to develop Newton, an open-source physics engine designed for real-time robot simulation with enhanced precision.
• Newton, powered by Nvidia's Warp framework, will be optimized for robot learning and compatible with simulation frameworks like Google DeepMind’s MuJoCo and NVIDIA Isaac Lab.
• Disney Research plans to utilize Newton to advance its robotic character platform, bringing more expressive characters to life.
• Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang also announced the open-sourcing of Groot N1, the first humanoid robot foundation model, aimed at accelerating robotics development and addressing global labor shortages.
• These customizable models will be available to robotics developers worldwide, marking a significant step towards generalist robotics.