Curated pan-sector news and articles for the world of Simulation and Interactive 3D Worlds, including Immersive Tech, eXtended Reality, Spatial Computing, Digital Twins and the Metaverse
▶ Source - Ars Technica ▶ A new open source computer simulation, Genesis, accelerates robot training by simulating tasks 430,000 times faster than reality, using dynamic 3D physics worlds generated from text prompts. This Python-based, open-source...
| Fudzilla | Nvidia’s Rev Lebaredian highlights “Physical AI” for real-world applications in robotics. AI uses include robotics, autonomous vehicles, and smart buildings. Nvidia’s Omniverse aids in training robots within virtual...
The Robot Report | Google DeepMind's latest advancements in robotic dexterity involve using machine learning models and simulation, notably combining vision and touch sensors. This approach enables robots to handle complex tasks like manipulating...
Interesting Engineering | Nadia, a humanoid robot developed by the Institute for Human & Machine Cognition’s (IHMC), demonstrates advanced boxing skills through virtual reality (VR) teleoperation. Controlled by an engineer wearing VR headset,...
⊲ Rock Paper Shotgun ⊳ Ukraine's armed forces are using Steam Decks to remotely control locally produced ShaBlya gun turrets according to Ukrainian government-run website United24 Media. The Steam Deck operates turret cameras and weapons via its...
Mirage News | Penn State researchers have developed a robotic training system using life-like manikins and AI for medical simulations, aiming to reduce errors in procedures like central line placement. The program, currently in use at major...
NVIDIA | NVIDIA has introduced generative AI models and NIM microservices for OpenUSD, enhancing workflows for industries such as robotics and industrial design. These tools, available on the Omniverse platform, allow for the creation of digital...
arXiv | Google DeepMind has developed a robot that plays table tennis at an amateur human level. Combining simulation and real-world data, the robot achieved a 45% match win rate against varied skill levels. The system's capabilities were refined...
AZoRobotics | Researchers combined LoRa (long-range wireless) communication, simulation environments, digital twins, and IoRT (Internet of Robotic Things) to improve agricultural robot navigation in complex settings. Their system used a digital...