Robotics Applications for Embedded Vision
RealSense and NVIDIA Collaborate to Usher in the Age of Physical AI
Integration of RealSense AI depth cameras with NVIDIA Jetson Thor and simulation platforms sets a new industry standard, driving breakthroughs in humanoids, AMRs and the future of intelligent machines SAN FRANCISCO — Aug. 25, 2025 — RealSense, Inc., the global leader in robotic perception, today announced a strategic collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate the adoption
NVIDIA Blackwell-powered Jetson Thor Now Available, Accelerating the Age of General Robotics
News Summary: NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor developer kit and production modules, robotics computers designed for physical AI and robotics, are now generally available. Over 2 million developers are using NVIDIA’s robotics stack, with Agility Robotics, Amazon Robotics, Boston Dynamics, Caterpillar, Figure, Hexagon, Medtronic and Meta among early Jetson Thor adopters. Jetson Thor, powered by NVIDIA
AI at the Edge: The Next Gold Rush
This blog post was originally published at SiMa.ai’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of SiMa.ai. Generative AI has ushered in a new era of technological progress, reminiscent of the rise of the internet in the 1990s. Beyond the impressive chatbots we’re now used to, the constant flow of innovation has introduced new
Maximize Robotics Performance by Post-training NVIDIA Cosmos Reason
This blog post was originally published at NVIDIA’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of NVIDIA. First unveiled at NVIDIA GTC 2025, NVIDIA Cosmos Reason is an open and fully customizable reasoning vision language model (VLM) for physical AI and robotics. The VLM enables robots and vision AI agents to reason using prior
R²D²: Boost Robot Training with World Foundation Models and Workflows from NVIDIA Research
This blog post was originally published at NVIDIA’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of NVIDIA. As physical AI systems advance, the demand for richly labeled datasets is accelerating beyond what we can manually capture in the real world. World foundation models (WFMs), which are generative AI models trained to simulate, predict, and
NVIDIA Opens Portals to World of Robotics With New Omniverse Libraries, Cosmos Physical AI Models and AI Computing Infrastructure
New NVIDIA Omniverse NuRec 3D Gaussian Splatting Libraries Enable Large-Scale World Reconstruction New NVIDIA Cosmos Models Enable World Generation and Spatial Reasoning New NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell Servers and NVIDIA DGX Cloud Let Developers Run the Most Demanding Simulations Anywhere Physical AI Leaders Amazon Devices & Services, Boston Dynamics, Figure AI and Hexagon Embrace Simulation and Synthetic Data Generation August 11, 2025—SIGGRAPH—NVIDIA
Collaborating With Robots: How AI Is Enabling the Next Generation of Cobots
This blog post was originally published at Ambarella’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of Ambarella. Collaborative robots, or cobots, are reshaping how we interact with machines. Designed to operate safely in shared environments, AI-enabled cobots are now embedded across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and even the home. But their role goes beyond automation—they
Humanoids, AI Chips, and Autonomy in the Future of Robotics
Humanoids, AI Chips, and Autonomy. Co-habiting or working alongside robots with humanlike capabilities may no longer be a thing of science-fiction. Assembling car parts or doing the weekly shop may be smart tasks for collaborative robots, while robotaxis boast the independence possible with the latest developments in vehicle autonomy. IDTechEx‘s research into Robotics & Autonomy
Robot-based Shelf Monitoring Cameras for Retail Operation Efficiency
This blog post was originally published at e-con Systems’ website. It is reprinted here with the permission of e-con Systems. Robot-based shelf monitoring systems integrate camera systems with autonomous robotics. It helps ensure seamless inventory tracking, planogram compliance, and shelf organization. Discover how these camera-based systems work and their must-have imaging features. Retail management has
R²D²: Training Generalist Robots with NVIDIA Research Workflows and World Foundation Models
This blog post was originally published at NVIDIA’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of NVIDIA. A major challenge in robotics is training robots to perform new tasks without the massive effort of collecting and labeling datasets for every new task and environment. Recent research efforts from NVIDIA aim to solve this challenge
Namuga Vision Connectivity Demonstration of Compact Solid-state LiDAR for Automotive and Robotics Applications
Min Lee, Business Development Team Leader at Namuga Vision Connectivity, demonstrates the company’s latest edge AI and vision technologies and products at the 2025 Embedded Vision Summit. Specifically, Lee demonstrates a compact solid-state LiDAR solution tailored for automotive and robotics industries. This solid-state LiDAR features high precision, fast response time, and no moving parts—ideal for
Lattice Semiconductor Demonstration of Random Bin Picking Based on Structured-Light 3D Scanning
Mark Hoopes, Senior Director of Industrial and Automotive at Lattice Semiconductor, demonstrates the company’s latest edge AI and vision technologies and products at the 2025 Embedded Vision Summit. Specifically, Hoopes demonstrates how Lattice FPGAs increase performance, reduce latency and jitter, and reduce overall power for a random bin picking robot. The Lattice FPGA offloads the
Stereo ace for Precise 3D Images Even with Challenging Surfaces
The new high-resolution Basler Stereo ace complements Basler’s 3D product range with an easy-to-integrate series of active stereo cameras that are particularly suitable for logistics and factory automation. Ahrensburg, July 10, 2025 – Basler AG introduces the new active 3D stereo camera series Basler Stereo ace consisting of 6 camera models and thus strengthens its position as
Humanoid Robots: Players, Technical Overview and Outlook
In the video below, IDTechEx senior technology analyst Yulin Wang talks you through the state-of-play of humanoid robots, covering: A comparison of weight versus payload capabilities of humanoid robots from multiple suppliers Industrial & non-industrial use cases of humanoid robots and the companies developing them A breakdown of key components in humanoid robots Tackling the
The Rise of Collaborative Robots: Technical and Commercial Insights
Analysis of cobots market penetration by different tasks and industries. Collaborative robots (cobots) have transformed manufacturing, with their market projected to grow from US$1.2 billion in 2023 to US$29.8 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 34.5% based on IDTechEx‘s analysis. Unlike traditional industrial robots, which operate in isolated, caged environments for safety, cobots work
How to Select the Right Camera for Pick and Place Robots
This blog post was originally published at e-con Systems’ website. It is reprinted here with the permission of e-con Systems. Pick and place robots handle repetitive, labor-intensive tasks. They help deliver high throughput and seamless workflows, thanks to camera solutions. Get expert insights on how cameras work in these robots, their challenges, use cases, and
R²D²: Building AI-based 3D Robot Perception and Mapping with NVIDIA Research
This blog post was originally published at NVIDIA’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of NVIDIA. Robots must perceive and interpret their 3D environments to act safely and effectively. This is especially critical for tasks such as autonomous navigation, object manipulation, and teleoperation in unstructured or unfamiliar spaces. Advances in robotic perception increasingly
Automated Accessibility for Streamlined Living
Smart glasses could create real life subtitles for accessible interactions, while helmets for firefighters or policemen with sensing technology could make high-risk jobs safer. IDTechEx‘s Research Report Portfolio on Emerging Technologies provides the latest research on advancing accessibility technologies and integrated communication across devices, in both personal and work environments. Subtitled chats and real-time narration
