With advanced simulation technologies and the highly anticipated Jetson Thor, Nvidia is making a dramatic entry in the robotics scene. After the AI boom, Nvidia has dominated the GPU and AI accelerator market. Valued at over $3 trillion, the company is now channeling its resources towards robotics, a transition Deepu Talla, VP of robotics, calls ‘The ChatGPT moment for physical AI and robotics.
”\In the first half of 2025, Nvidia will introduce a specialized computer within the Jetson platform as a new product in its robotics venture. Jetson Thor is a compact computer meant to position Nvidia as the go-to platform for humanoid robots. Talla explained that this initiative commenced as a response to two technological breakthroughs. These include the rapid advancement of generative AI and the enhanced capabilities to train robots in increasingly sophisticated simulated settings. “The shift is a calculated move based on our technological progress and market readiness,” Talla noted. By enabling developers to exploit the full potential of generative AI and advanced simulations, Nvidia aims to become a leader in\During an interview, Talla stated that the market has reached a pivotal “tipping point” for physical AI and robotics. Nvidia’s strategic approach does not involve direct competition with established manufacturers like Tesla and Figure AI. Instead, the company plans to provide essential OEM services to a vast network of robot makers. “Our goal is to empower the of innovators in the robotics space with the tools they need to create and evolve,” Talla explained at a press conference in Tokyo. The Nvidia Jetson platform is a comprehensive ecosystem for AI-powered devices, encompassing a series of System-on-Modules (SoMs), software, and development tools. Built upon this platform are\The latest addition to the platform is Jetson Thor, a specialized computer designed for powering sophisticated humanoid robots, expected to be released in 202