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Key Takeaways Nvidia is trying to make humanoid robots operate more safely around people.
The AI chipmaker created new software called Halos to give robots a better sense of their surroundings.
Big Tech companies are investing heavily in robotics and casting it as the next big experiment for AI.
Nvidia is trying to solve a critical problem at the center of the humanoid robot boom: how to make powerful AI machines move safely and predictably around people in real-world situations. The AI chipmaker is betting that safety will determine which robots actually make it out of the lab and into factories and homes.
According to a recent Bloomberg report, Nvidia is developing technology to ensure that humanoid robots, or robots that resemble humans with similar heads, torsos and limbs, can operate safely around people. The company says these robots must be capable of instant, high-stakes decisions before earning a place alongside human workers.
Nvidia is selling chips and software that will let humanoid robots work in offices and factories and interact closely with people. The company said earlier this week that Halos, its new software built from its self-driving car technology, will give robots a much clearer sense of their surroundings.
Nvidia and other major Silicon Valley companies are pouring resources into advanced robotics, pitching it as the next major frontier for AI rather than just a niche hardware category. Executives told Bloomberg that as AI moves from screens into physical machines, the industry could eventually support billions of intelligent devices working in homes, factories, hospitals and cities around the world.
Big Tech companies are building full-stack platforms that combine chips and software to make it easier to design, train and deploy AI-powered robots at scale. Barclays estimates that humanoid robots will generate $200 billion in revenue by 2035.
The humanoid robot industry still faces challenges
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