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NVIDIA unveils first open humanoid robot reference design for academic research
Source: nvidianews.nvidia.com · Jun 7, 2026
Summary
NVIDIA announced the Isaac GR00T Reference Humanoid Robot, the first open reference design built on Jetson Thor and the Isaac GR00T platform. This provides a standardized, accessible foundation for academic and industrial research, potentially accelerating humanoid robot development.
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