Nvidia has announced its collaboration with Chinese humanoid robot manufacturer Unitree to create a robotics system aimed at researchers from prestigious institutions like Stanford and ETH Zurich. This system integrates Unitree's H2 humanoid robot, which stands nearly six feet tall, with Nvidia's Jetson Thor hardware, featuring the advanced Blackwell GPU for enhanced on-device AI capabilities.
The package includes Nvidia's Isaac GR00T AI models and simulation systems, designed to facilitate robotics research. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emphasized the potential of 'physical AI' to evolve into a market worth trillions, predicting rapid growth in robotics over the next five years.
The initiative aims to democratize access to advanced robotics technology, making it available to educational institutions rather than just large tech firms. Unitree is also preparing for an IPO on Shanghai's STAR board, seeking to raise approximately $620 million, with over 40% of its revenue already generated from international markets.
The upgraded H2 Plus humanoid robot is set to be available for purchase in October, with several research institutions already planning to utilize it, indicating a growing interest in humanoid robotics research