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NVIDIA unveils Isaac GR00T N1.5 and new simulation tools, pushing the boundaries of humanoid robot learning and tackling the 'Physical Turing Test' with synthetic data generation.

NVIDIA Research Scientist Yuke Zhu presented Project GR00T at Marktechpost miniCON Open Source AI 2025, detailing the company's simulation-first approach to building generalist foundation models for humanoid robots. Key releases include the open-source GR00T N1 multimodal model and the Hover whole-body controller, designed to enable cross-embodiment capabilities and accelerate development for robotics partners.

Schaeffler partners with Accenture, NVIDIA, and Microsoft to optimize future factory operations using digital twins on NVIDIA Omniverse. The collaboration involves simulating various automation scenarios, including the use of humanoid robots like Agility's Digit and Sanctuary AI's Phoenix, and leveraging Microsoft Fabric for data analysis to bridge virtual testing with real-world performance.

Allen Zhu, a high-profile Chinese venture capitalist with GSR Ventures, has expressed skepticism about the near-term commercial viability of humanoid robots. He reportedly questions their cost-effectiveness compared to specialized automation and highlights the lack of a 'killer app,' suggesting mass adoption may be over a decade away.

Nvidia has partnered with 1X Technologies to enhance humanoid robots using AI, aiming to transform industries through intelligent automation.