NVIDIA Jetson Thor Makes Robots Smarter and Faster

NVIDIA Jetson Thor is a powerful new computer module that helps robots think and respond in real time. Developers around the world can now use Jetson Thor as the brains for many types of robots, from research labs to factories.

Robots often need to process lots of information from different sensors such as cameras, lidar and microphones. This requires strong computing power and quick responses. Jetson Thor gives robots much more speed and memory than earlier NVIDIA modules, which means it can handle more data and run complex artificial intelligence models directly on the robot. This ability lets robots understand what is happening around them and make decisions as things happen, instead of waiting for instructions from distant servers.

Leading robotics companies like Agility Robotics and Boston Dynamics are already using Jetson Thor in their newest robots. This upgrade helps their robots see, plan, and act much better while performing tasks like stacking boxes in warehouses or moving around in changing environments.

Jetson Thor works well for many types of robots, not just humanoid robots. It supports everything from medical robots and self-driving tractors to delivery bots and industrial machines. It is designed to work with the most popular artificial intelligence software tools, making it easy for developers to use advanced models for reasoning and controlling robots.

Universities like Stanford and Carnegie Mellon are also testing Jetson Thor to make their robots smarter at understanding and navigating difficult environments. With more computing power, researchers can experiment with new ideas and push the limits of what robots can do.

The Jetson Thor developer kit comes with everything needed to start building and testing, including the latest Jetson module and a reference board for easy connections. Many hardware partners are creating Jetson Thor computers in different shapes and sizes for various uses, and sensor companies are making sure new devices connect smoothly to Jetson Thor for fast sensor data processing.

Thanks to support from NVIDIA’s software tools, over two million developers can now build smart robots that see and understand the world in real time. Jetson Thor is available for purchase now, and developers can get hands-on experience by joining hackathons and exploring the official NVIDIA blog and videos.

Whether you are a beginner or experienced developer, Jetson Thor offers a new way to make robots and artificial intelligence systems respond faster and work smarter in the real world.

Original article and image: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/jetson-thor-physical-ai-edge/