NVIDIA Powers teh Future of Robotics at ROSCon 2025
NVIDIA is deeply invested in the open-source robotics community, and ROSCon 2025 showcased the latest advancements fueled by this commitment. From cutting-edge simulation tools to robust hardware platforms, NVIDIA is providing the foundation for the next generation of physical AI. Here’s a look at how NVIDIA and it’s partners are driving innovation in robotics.
Advancing Robotics Through Simulation & Collaboration
At the heart of many robotics workflows lies simulation. NVIDIA isaac sim, a powerful, open-source framework built on NVIDIA Omniverse, is becoming the industry standard. It allows developers to create high-fidelity simulations for testing, validation, and generating photorealistic synthetic data.
Several key players are leveraging Isaac Sim:
* Ekumen Labs: Integrating Isaac Sim into their development process for robust system testing and data generation.
* Intrinsic: Combining isaac foundation models and Omniverse tools within their Flowstate platform to enhance robot grasping, digital twin visualization, and AI-driven automation.
* Robotec.ai: Collaborating with NVIDIA on a new ROS simulation standard, now integrated into Isaac Sim, to streamline development and automated testing across different simulators.
Hardware Powering Real-World Robotics
NVIDIA’s Jetson platforms are providing the compute power needed to bring robots to life. These platforms are designed for edge computing, enabling robots to process data and make decisions in real-time, without relying on a constant cloud connection.
Here’s how partners are utilizing NVIDIA Jetson:
* Canonical: Simplifying robot development with a fully open observability stack for ROS 2 devices, now available on the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor.
* KABAM Robotics: Deploying their Matrix robot with Jetson Orin and NVIDIA Triton Inference Server for advanced security and facility management.
* ROBOTIS: Utilizing Jetson for on-board computing and isaac Sim for simulation, with their AI Worker powered by the Isaac GR00T N1.5 model delivering enhanced autonomy.
* Stereolabs: Ensuring full compatibility between their ZED cameras and the Jetson Thor platform for high-performance vision and spatial AI.
Key Innovations Showcased at ROSCon
ROSCon 2025 featured several exciting demonstrations of NVIDIA technology in action:
* Open Navigation: Demonstrated advanced route navigation for autonomous mobile robots using NVIDIA Isaac Sim and NVIDIA SWAGGER during a keynote presentation.
* New ROS Simulation Standard: The collaboration between Robotec.ai and NVIDIA promises to simplify cross-simulator development and improve testing reliability.
A Commitment to Open Source
NVIDIA’s dedication extends beyond providing tools and hardware. The company actively contributes to the open-source community, fostering collaboration and accelerating innovation. This commitment is evident in the widespread adoption of Isaac Sim,the integration of NVIDIA technologies into ROS 2,and the ongoing partnerships with leading robotics companies.
Ultimately, NVIDIA is focused on empowering you, the robotics developer, with the platform needed to build the future of physical AI.
Want to learn more? Join NVIDIA at future events like ROSCon to explore the latest advancements firsthand: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/events/roscon/
