Jensen Huang Champions AI Robotics with Omniverse

In a compelling keynote at COMPUTEX 2024, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang shared his optimistic outlook on the future of robotics, spotlighting significant advancements in intelligent systems and capabilities. He introduced NVIDIA’s AI Omniverse technology, which is designed to train robots and streamline assembly processes. Huang conveyed his enthusiasm for the impending era of artificial intelligence and robotics.

Huang highlighted the initiatives of Taiwanese manufacturers such as Delta Electronics, Pegatron, Wistron, and Foxconn, who have embarked on smart factory projects. Fair Friend Group is also constructing a smart factory for Giant Manufacturing. He emphasized the immense potential of the robotics market, noting that Mercedes-Benz will implement autonomous driving technology next year, with another major automaker set to follow in 2025. On the manufacturing front, NVIDIA is pioneering the development of perceptive robotic systems. Taiwan, previously known for producing keyboards, mobile devices, and data center computers, will soon be at the forefront of manufacturing mobile, autonomous robots.

Huang also discussed the transformative impact of generative AI and digital twin technology on factory operations, enhancing the autonomy of every factory. With the support of NVIDIA's platforms, the industrial ecosystem can expedite the adoption of autonomous technologies, boost operational efficiency, and reduce costs, reinforcing the principle "the more you buy, the more you save."

Traditionally, designing assembly lines required engineers to find optimal placements for numerous robotic arms and position thousands of sensors accurately. Now, digital twins enable this process by providing physics-based rendering and simulation technologies. Omniverse offers real-time simulations of various factory layouts, achieving optimal space utilization, processes, and efficiency without the need for expensive physical modifications.

Foxconn is preparing to manufacture NVIDIA's most complex products, with robotic arms learning to handle Blackwell servers and place them on autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). NVIDIA's capability to create "lights-out" factories is transforming the supply chain, turning suppliers into customers.

Globally, there are an estimated 10 million factories, with the manufacturing industry valued at $46 trillion. The numerous Taiwanese suppliers in NVIDIA's supply chain also serve as customers, exemplifying an ideal business cycle. This synergy was showcased last week when Huang hosted a dinner for the supply chain and presented NVIDIA's technology platform to major ODM/OEM manufacturers, with Terry Gou providing strong endorsement.