NVIDIA Launches GR00T N1 — First Open Foundation Model for Humanoid Robotics
At GTC 2025, NVIDIA introduced Isaac GR00T N1, the first open, customizable foundation model built to enable general-purpose humanoid robots. GR00T N1 combines a dual-system architecture — inspired by human cognition — with massive real and synthetic datasets to accelerate robot reasoning and skill execution.
Developers can fine-tune GR00T N1 for specific robots or tasks, unlocking capabilities like multi-step manipulation, grasping, and human-guided learning with minimal data. The model is powered by a fast reflexive action engine (System 1) and a deliberate planning model (System 2) that reasons with a vision-language interface.
In parallel, NVIDIA unveiled Newton, an open-source physics engine built with Google DeepMind and Disney Research to enhance robot simulation and training, alongside GR00T Blueprints for generating synthetic motion data at scale. The initiative includes collaborations with 1X, Agility Robotics, Boston Dynamics, and Disney’s expressive BDX droids.
🌀 Remix Reality Take:
NVIDIA just dropped a foundational layer for general-purpose humanoids — and backed it with an ecosystem of simulation tools, data pipelines, and world-class collaborators. GR00T N1 could become the GPT moment for robotics.
Source: NVIDIA Newsroom
