- Nvidia is working with Google and Disney to create a physics engine for robotics
- The open source engine has the title Newton and is expected to launch later in the year
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang revealed Blue, a Star Wars-inspired robot using Newton for complete real-time simulation
Nvidia-Manager Jensen Huang has announced a new collaboration between the company, Google Deepmind and Disney Research, bringing AI-powered Star Wars robots to life.
Takes to the stage at NVIDIA GTC 2025 Keynote Tuesday, Huang Blue revealed a Star Wars-inspired research robot that was capable of incredible movement similar to those seen in your favorite sci-fi movies.
The companies have come together to create the Newton, the physics engine behind the movement of the robot, which is expected to be released as open source later in the year.
Huang said, “Can you think you are looking at complete real-time simulation? This is how we are going to train robots in the future. Blue has two nvidia computers inside.” Nvidia’s CEO continued to interact with Blue on stage before asking the robot to go home.
Nvidia’s press release sounds, “Newton is Open Source, which allows for the entire robotics community. This allows robotists to use and distribute the frame freely and contribute advanced research to its development.”
Now this is all very proof of the concept of the consumer, so what does Nvidia, Google and Disney’s collaboration mean for you and me? Well, we may not reap the benefits soon, but after seeing Blue in action on stage, I am convinced that Disney’s dream of having droids in Disney World is now becoming a reality.
In fact, just last week, a Axios report on SXSW said Disney is planning to show the robots in his entertainment parks at some point this year.
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You know, robots are pretty scary, I get it. But as a person who is constantly struggling to tackle the stress of life in the 21st century, I would definitely jump by the opportunity to get a Star Wars drroid in my home.
While I love my French bulldog, Kermit, he can’t do the dishes, he can’t wash up, and he certainly can’t understand what I’m saying (though I think he chooses to ignore me).
Now comes this concept of a little sweet robot that makes all my duties in my home not soon, but Newton’s physics engine makes it a real opportunity in the near future and I am sold on that idea.
Give me a robot that can make my life easier through AI’s power and I take a loan to get one. My productivity would hover, my mental health would be better, and best of all, hopefully I would never have to wash the dishes again.
