Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) is an open, extensible framework and ecosystem with APIs for composing, editing, querying, rendering, collaborating, and simulating within 3D virtual worlds. This post explains how you can start using OpenUSD today with your existing assets and tools and what steps you can take to iteratively up-level your USD workflows. For an interactive…
]]>Programming robots for real-world success requires a training process that accounts for unpredictable conditions, different surfaces, variations in object size, shape, texture, and more. Consequently, physically accurate simulations are vital for training AI-enabled robots before deployment. Crafting physically accurate simulation requires advanced programming skills to fine-tune algorithms…
]]>Robotic dexterous grasping is a critical area of research and development, aimed at enabling robots to interact with and manipulate objects as flexibly as humans can. By enabling robots to handle complex tasks that require fine motor skills, dexterous grasping can significantly enhance productivity and efficiency. The first step to enabling human-like dexterous object manipulation for robots…
]]>This post was written in partnership with the Fourier research team. Training humanoid robots to operate in fields that demand high levels of interaction and adaptability—such as scientific research, healthcare and manufacturing—can be a challenging and resource-intensive feat. Fourier, a Shanghai-based robotics company, is doing the heavy lifting by developing advanced humanoid robots…
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