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NVIDIA Unveils Newton Physics Engine for Smart Robotics

9/30/2025

Summary

Story summary

NVIDIA launched the open-source Newton Physics Engine, co-developed with Google DeepMind and Disney Research, now in NVIDIA Isaac Lab.
The engine lets robots understand complex instructions and apply prior knowledge.
NVIDIA introduced the Isaac GR00T model, adding humanlike reasoning to robots.
Researchers from Stanford, ETH Zurich, and other institutions are using NVIDIA technologies for robotics advances.

History

Historical Context

In 1965, Gordon Moore predicted the rapid advancement of computing power, known as Moore's Law. This trend laid the groundwork for modern innovations, including NVIDIA's collaboration with Google DeepMind and Disney Research to enhance robotics using the open-source Newton Physics Engine. This development significantly improves robots' ability to interpret complex instructions, potentially transforming industries reliant on robotics and reshaping labor markets.

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Story summary

NVIDIA launched the open-source Newton Physics Engine, co-developed with Google DeepMind and Disney Research, now in NVIDIA Isaac Lab.
The engine lets robots understand complex instructions and apply prior knowledge.
NVIDIA introduced the Isaac GR00T model, adding humanlike reasoning to robots.
Researchers from Stanford, ETH Zurich, and other institutions are using NVIDIA technologies for robotics advances.

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