Teradyne Robotics and its partners will debut a suite of AI-driven robotic solutions at NVIDIA GTC 2025, marking the first public demonstration of their AI Accelerator in commercial applications. The technology represents a significant leap forward in collaborative robotics, enabling machines to perceive and dynamically respond to real-world environments rather than simply executing pre-programmed commands.
Transforming Industrial Automation
“Physical AI gives robots the ability to learn, adapt and make context-aware decisions,” explained James Davidson, Teradyne’s Chief AI Officer. The system addresses previously unmanageable scenarios like navigating dynamic warehouse layouts or assisting in unpredictable construction environments. Developed by Universal Robots using NVIDIA’s Isaac libraries and Jetson AGX Orin hardware, the AI Accelerator integrates with UR’s PolyScope X platform to deliver enhanced perception and decision-making capabilities.
Developer-Focused Toolkit
The AI Accelerator provides robotics developers with an extensible platform to rapidly build and test AI applications. “This toolkit significantly reduces development time and risk for creating advanced robotic solutions,” said Ujjwal Kumar, Teradyne Robotics Group President. Early partner applications demonstrate the system’s ability to solve previously intractable challenges in collaborative robotics, positioning Universal Robots as a leader in physical AI implementation.
Real-World Applications Showcased
At GTC 2025, Teradyne will demonstrate how the technology enables robots to:
- Dynamically navigate complex, changing environments
- Safely interact with human workers in shared spaces
- Optimize task execution through continuous learning
- Adapt to unexpected obstacles in real-time
These capabilities open new possibilities for logistics, manufacturing and construction applications where traditional automation has proven inadequate.
Accelerating the Future of Collaborative Robotics
The partnership between Teradyne and NVIDIA signals a major advancement in making AI-powered robotics commercially viable. By combining NVIDIA’s accelerated computing with Universal Robots’ industrial expertise, the companies are creating a new standard for intelligent automation that promises to transform multiple industries. The GTC 2025 showcase will provide the first look at how these technologies perform in practical, real-world scenarios.
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