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Nvidia is aggressively expanding its presence in the robotics sector, highlighted by the development of its Jetson Thor computing platform. This platform is designed to replicate Nvidia’s success in AI chips and is a core component of their strategy to develop advanced humanoid robots. Furthermore, Nvidia is not working alone in this endeavor. They have partnered with Foxconn to create humanoid robots, aiming to move beyond just manufacturing and integrate into new tech areas. This strategic move demonstrates Nvidia’s focus on becoming a dominant player in AI-driven robotics, specifically for humanoid technology.
Nvidia is also addressing the challenge of training these robots through their Isaac GR00T Blueprint, unveiled at CES. This blueprint utilizes synthetic data generation to create the extensive datasets needed for imitation learning, allowing robots to mimic human actions. A new workflow uses Apple Vision Pro to capture human actions in a digital twin and the data is used in the Isaac Lab framework, which teaches robots to move and interact safely. Nvidia’s Cosmos platform also is in use by generating physics-aware videos that are also used to train robots. The company's CEO, Jensen Huang, emphasizes humanoid robots as the next big leap in AI innovation, aiming to establish Nvidia as a key player in the future of robotics and autonomous systems.
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Brianna Wessling@The Robot Report - 46d
Waymo's autonomous vehicles have demonstrated a significant safety advantage over human-driven cars, according to a recent study conducted in collaboration with Swiss Re, a major insurance company. The research analyzed 25.3 million fully autonomous miles driven by Waymo vehicles across four cities: Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Austin. The study compared Waymo's collision data with human driver baselines, which were based on Swiss Re's database of over 500,000 claims and over 200 billion miles traveled.
The results of the analysis revealed a substantial 92% reduction in bodily injury claims and an 88% reduction in property damage claims for Waymo's self-driving cars compared to human-driven vehicles. Specifically, over 25.3 million miles, Waymo vehicles were involved in only nine property damage claims and two bodily injury claims, whereas the average human driver would be expected to have 78 property damage claims and 26 bodily injury claims for the same distance. The study also found that Waymo's vehicles performed better than even new cars equipped with the latest safety technology such as automatic emergency braking and lane-keep assist, showcasing the potential of self-driving technology to enhance road safety.
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