Nvidia Expands Humanoid Robot Partnerships to US and European Makers
Nvidia is partnering with humanoid robot manufacturers globally to advance embodied AI technology.
Aditya Raj
July 5, 2026 · 2 min read
Nvidia expanded its GR00T humanoid robot platform partnerships to US and European manufacturers including Figure AI, Agility Robotics, 1X Technologies, and PAL Robotics, with commercial deployment expected in early 2028.
Nvidia has announced a major expansion of its humanoid robotics partnerships, bringing its GR00T foundation AI platform to leading robot manufacturers in the United States and Europe. The move marks a significant step toward commercializing embodied AI, where AI models interact with the physical world.
New partners include US-based Figure AI and Agility Robotics, as well as European firms 1X Technologies and PAL Robotics. These companies will integrate Nvidia's GR00T AI models into their humanoid robots, enabling capabilities such as natural language understanding, object manipulation, and autonomous navigation in dynamic environments.
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Nvidia's GR00T platform provides the foundational AI models for humanoid robots, enabling them to understand natural language, mimic human movements, and learn new tasks through observation and practice.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang described the expansion as a pivotal moment for the robotics industry. The GR00T platform, unveiled earlier this year, provides a standardized AI backbone that allows robot makers to focus on hardware design and specialized applications rather than building AI systems from scratch.
The partnerships come with a new hardware offering: the Jetson Thor robotics computer, designed specifically for humanoid robots. It packs 20x the AI performance of its predecessor and consumes half the power, making it suitable for battery-powered autonomous robots. Commercial deployment of partner robots with GR00T capabilities is expected in early 2028.
Key Takeaways
- 1 Nvidia partnered with Figure AI, Agility Robotics, 1X Technologies, and PAL Robotics
- 2 GR00T platform provides AI foundation models for natural language, manipulation, and navigation
- 3 New Jetson Thor robotics computer offers 20x AI performance with 50% lower power consumption
- 4 Partners can focus on hardware while using Nvidia's standardized AI backbone
- 5 Commercial humanoid robots with GR00T expected by early 2028
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nvidia's GR00T platform?
GR00T is Nvidia's foundation AI platform for humanoid robots that provides models for natural language understanding, object manipulation, and autonomous navigation.
Which robot manufacturers are partnering with Nvidia?
US-based Figure AI and Agility Robotics, along with European firms 1X Technologies and PAL Robotics, are the new partners integrating Nvidia's GR00T platform.
When will commercial robots using GR00T be available?
Nvidia expects commercial deployment of humanoid robots with GR00T capabilities in early 2028.
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