Nvidia's GTC event at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center featured demonstrations of several robots, including those from IntBot, Humanoid, and Noble Machines. Attendees interacted with AI-powered bots providing directions and fetching items via fleet control. The displays illustrated potential advancements in robotics, as predicted by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
The Nvidia GTC conference, held at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, showcased a variety of robots during the event. Upon entering, visitors were greeted by a small IntBot robot powered by an AI chatbot and supervised by nearby humans for safety. A larger IntBot model assisted at the information desk, offering directions in multiple languages. Humanoid, a UK-based firm, presented two wheeled HMND 01 Alpha robots demonstrating 'fleet control,' allowing one operator to manage several units simultaneously. In one demo, a touchscreen order for a drink and snack prompted the robots—one fetching the drink, the other the snack—to act in parallel. Noble Machines displayed its Moby 3 robot, capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds for basic industrial tasks. The robot operated autonomously but had a teleoperator ready with a VR headset for assistance when needed. A screen indicated real-time control status. To reduce costs, Moby 3 uses inexpensive $1 dog chew toys as grippers, which the company says perform required functions effectively. Another exhibit featured an OpenClaw AI assistant on a DGC Spark, paired with a Reachy Mini Desktop robot that added movement for personality. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has predicted that OpenClaw AI agents will integrate into robots in some form. These demos represent early proofs-of-concept in robotics, with multiple industry players pursuing similar capabilities.
