Nvidia unveils AI tools for robots, advanced gaming chips and first desktop PC for developers

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Monday unveiled a slew of new products, including artificial intelligence tools to train robots and cars, advanced gaming chips, and its first desktop computer, showcasing how the company is adapting its lucrative AI chip technology for consumer PCs and laptops.

With the global humanoid robot market projected to reach $38 billion in the next two decades, Nvidia is accelerating innovations in this field through tools like the Isaac GR00T Blueprint and Cosmos foundation models.

Isaac GR00T simplifies the development of robots by leveraging imitation learning, a process where machines mimic expert human behaviour.

“Collecting high-quality datasets in the real world can be time-intensive, expensive, and tedious. Isaac GR00T bridges that gap by exponentially expanding datasets with minimal input,” said Huang said at the annual technology conference in Las Vegas.

Cosmos foundation models have been designed to generate photo-realistic videos that can train robots and self-driving cars at a much lower cost than conventional methods.

The Nvidia CEO said Cosmos allows users to input text descriptions to generate video simulations, eliminating the need for costly real-world data collection, such as road testing cars or repetitive robot training. The models will be made available under an "open license," similar to Meta Platforms’ Llama 3 language models.

"We really hope (Cosmos) will do for the world of robotics and industrial AI what Llama 3 has done for enterprise AI," Huang said.

Nvidia also revealed its RTX 50 series gaming chips, built on its Blackwell AI technology that has driven data center sales. The chips aim to enhance video game graphics, offering lifelike features such as realistic human faces and surface imperfections.

Priced between $549 and $1,999, the top models will arrive on Jan. 30, with entry-level models expected in February.

For software developers, Nvidia introduced its first desktop PC, Project DIGITS, designed for AI testing and development. Priced at $3,000, the Linux-based machine features Nvidia's data centre AI chip paired with a MediaTek-built central processor. Scheduled for a March release, DIGITS targets developers seeking compact, high-performance systems for AI workloads.