Nvidia Launches New Robotics Training Technology, Gaming Chips, and Toyota Partnership
On January 6th, during CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nvidia introduced a series of groundbreaking products positioned to reshape the future of robotics and gaming. CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the company’s venture into synthetic training data through its innovative Cosmos foundation model, which aims to enhance the training of robots and autonomous vehicles. This model enables the creation of photo-realistic video content from text descriptions, simulating real-world environments without the usual high costs associated with traditional data collection methods.
Huang outlined how this technology parallels the impact of Llama 3 language models, which have significantly influenced enterprise AI. However, Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya expressed caution, indicating that the success of this initiative hinges on the reliability and affordability of the technology, as well as its ability to cultivate sustainable business models.
In addition to the robotics advancements, Nvidia revealed its new RTX 50 series gaming chips that utilize its 'Blackwell' AI technology. These chips promise to enhance gaming visuals by providing lifelike graphics, particularly in the rendering of complex shader details. The pricing for these new models ranges from $549 to $1,999, with availability set for January 30th for high-end models and in February for the lower-end versions.
Nvidia also made a foray into the hardware market with its first desktop computer, Project DIGITS. Priced at $3,000, this computer is tailored for developers, running on an Nvidia-developed Linux-based operating system. It incorporates cutting-edge chips previously exclusive to the data center environment.
Furthermore, Nvidia announced a collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation, confirming that its Orin chips and automotive operating system will be integrated into certain Toyota models to enhance advanced driver assistance features, although specifics on the models were not disclosed. This partnership is projected to generate $5 billion in automotive revenue by fiscal 2026, an increase from the expected $4 billion this year.
Wrapping up a successful day at CES, Nvidia’s stock reached a record high, closing at $149.43, marking a total valuation of $3.66 trillion, solidifying its position as the second-most valuable company globally, trailing only Apple.
