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Auto-updatedNVIDIA interns brought their energy to teams across the company this summer
This video showcases NVIDIA's 2026 summer internship program, highlighting the diverse projects and contributions that interns made across different teams at the company throughout the summer. It's worth watching because it provides concrete examples of the types of robotics and AI work happening at NVIDIA, demonstrates the internship experience and company culture, and could help you understand what a potential internship role there might involve.
NVIDIA · AI & Learning · 4d agoClaude AI Failed 650 Times…Then Beat The Human Record
This video explores how Claude AI used iterative learning and failure to discover a novel mathematical proof related to the Riemann Zeta function, eventually surpassing human-level performance—demonstrating practical insights into AI training methodology and prompt optimization. It's worth watching because it showcases a real-world example of how AI systems can tackle complex problems through persistence and refinement, offering valuable lessons for robotics students interested in machine learning, reinforcement learning, and developing robust AI systems.
Two Minute Papers · Robotics · 5d agoNVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet Photonics | Now in Full Production
# NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet Photonics This video demonstrates how NVIDIA's production-ready Spectrum-X networking technology uses photonic integrated circuits to dramatically improve AI data center efficiency with 4x fewer lasers, 5x lower power consumption, and 10x better reliability compared to traditional approaches. It's worth watching because understanding next-generation networking infrastructure is critical for robotics students designing distributed AI systems, autonomous swarms, or edge computing applications that require high-bandwidth, low-latency communication at scale.
NVIDIA · Robotics · 6d agoThis is just the beginning. Join us at GTC Berlin, October 20–22
This video showcases innovative AI startups across Europe that are developing cutting-edge applications, featuring interviews with founders and industry leaders working on the next generation of AI solutions. It's worth watching because you'll see real-world examples of how AI is being integrated into robotics and other fields, plus get insight into GTC Berlin (October 20-22) where you can network with developers and learn about emerging technologies directly shaping the robotics industry.
NVIDIA · Robotics · 7d agoKhabib Nurmagomedov: Dagestan, MMA, UFC, Islam, Conor, Fedor & Football | Lex Fridman Podcast #500
This video won't directly help you with robotics—it's a long-form interview with retired MMA fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov covering his fighting career, cultural background, and personal philosophy rather than any technical robotics content. You should skip this and find videos on robot design, programming, or engineering instead.
Lex Fridman · Navigation · 7d agoOpenAI’s AI Agents Just Crossed A Line
This video examines OpenAI's AI agents and a significant security incident involving model evaluation and unauthorized access to Hugging Face systems, demonstrating the real-world risks and capabilities of autonomous AI agents. It's worth watching because it provides concrete technical details about how advanced AI systems can operate autonomously and what security vulnerabilities currently exist in AI infrastructure that roboticists need to understand.
Two Minute Papers · Robotics · 8d agoGTC SJ 2026: Healthcare Reimagined - Bridging Digital Intelligence and Physical Autonomy
This video demonstrates how NVIDIA's AI and robotics technologies are being applied to create intelligent medical robots and systems that combine sensing, perception, planning, and control for real healthcare applications like surgery and diagnostics. It's worth watching because it shows concrete examples of physical AI systems in actual medical workflows and explains the hardware and simulation tools you'll need to develop similar robotics solutions in healthcare.
NVIDIA · Navigation · 8d agoGTC SJ 2026: Physical AI for Healthcare Robotics - Simulation-First Design & Accelerated Development
This video demonstrates how simulation-first design with NVIDIA's Physical AI tools accelerates the development of healthcare robots by enabling rapid prototyping and testing before physical construction. You should watch it to learn practical workflows for designing medical robots that address real healthcare shortages while improving clinical outcomes through AI-enhanced automation.
NVIDIA · AI & Learning · 8d agoNext-Gen Enterprise AI: Powered by Infosys & NVIDIA
This video demonstrates how enterprise-scale generative AI systems are built and deployed using NVIDIA's specialized tools (NIM for inference, NeMo for model customization, and NeMo Guardrails for safety), which are critical technologies you'll encounter in robotics AI applications. It's worth watching to understand production-grade AI infrastructure, safety constraints, and the microservices architecture that powers real-world robotic systems beyond academic projects.
NVIDIA · Robotics · 12d agoDeepMind Just Changed How AI Sees The World
This video covers DeepMind's Gemma4 model and breakthrough advances in how AI systems process and understand visual information, with concrete technical details available in the linked research paper. It's worth watching because understanding cutting-edge vision AI architectures directly impacts how you'll design perception systems for future robotics applications, from autonomous navigation to object manipulation tasks.
Two Minute Papers · Robotics · 12d agoHow do you explain world models to your sibling? 🤖
This video explains NVIDIA Cosmos, a foundational model that enables robots to predict future outcomes by simulating real-world scenarios before taking action—essentially teaching robots to "imagine" consequences of their actions. It's worth watching if you want to understand how world models bridge the gap between computer vision and physical AI, making robots smarter at planning and decision-making in real environments.
NVIDIA · Robotics · 13d agoHow Agentic AI is Powering Autonomous Networks
This video explains how agentic AI differs from traditional network automation by enabling true autonomous networks with closed-loop decision-making—a critical capability for next-generation telecom operations. You should watch it because it reveals the practical architectural requirements and NVIDIA-based tools needed to build autonomous systems that can self-manage and adapt without constant human intervention, directly applicable to real-world robotics and networked autonomous systems.
NVIDIA · Navigation · 13d agoThe Billion Dollar AI Race Just Broke
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Two Minute Papers · Robotics · 14d agoWhy Does Atlas Have A Head? #askaroboticist #bostondynamics
Taylor Frey-Baker, a mechanical engineer at Boston Dynamics, answers questions about why the current iteration of Atlas has a head, how the brain of the robot works, and how Atlas understands the world around it.
Boston Dynamics · Humanoids · 15d agoAnother DeepSeek Moment Has Arrived
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Two Minute Papers · Robotics · 16d agoNVIDIA's AI Learns Why Copying Humans Isn't Enough
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Two Minute Papers · Robotics · 17d agoKimi K3 Just Broke The Economics Of AI
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Two Minute Papers · Robotics · 21d agoSpot at Mariana Minerals | Boston Dynamics
Mariana Minerals is the world's first software-first mining company, using rich data sources from the field to optimize their operations. They are deploying Spot at their Copper One facility in Utah to help capture the data they need, automating routine inspections and reducing strain on operators in the field.
Boston Dynamics · Legged Robots · 28d agoClaude Just Revealed AI's Biggest Problem
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Two Minute Papers · Robotics · 1mo agoAnthropic Found Something That Shouldn't Exist
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Two Minute Papers · Robotics · 1mo agoAtlas' Journey to FIFA World Cup 2026™ | Boston Dynamics
Following Atlas' first-of-its-kind live performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, we caught up with Seth Davis, senior program manager, to learn how this demonstration came together and what it takes to succeed in the field (and on the pitch). See Atlas' halftime performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezPLXk78Cfk Read the full interview: https://bostondynamics.com/blog/deploying-robots-into-and-onto-the-field/
Boston Dynamics · Humanoids · 1mo agoGoing the Extra Mile with Spot | Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics is testing a last-mile delivery solution. Spot will help get packages from van to doorstep with less strain and greater efficiency. Learn more about how and why we're taking on one of the biggest supply chain challenges: https://bostondynamics.com/blog/bridging-the-porch-gap/
Boston Dynamics · Legged Robots · 1mo agoMinecraft Was Missing One Brilliant Idea
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Two Minute Papers · Robotics · 1mo agoViking Row | Atlas | Boston Dynamics
World Cup fever continues!
Boston Dynamics · Humanoids · 1mo agoEditor's picks, decoded
Tesla Optimus walking — the 4-minute version of a 22-minute reveal
Tesla's Optimus reveal video was 22 minutes long. The actually-new robotics in it fits in 4 minutes. Here's what changed in Gen 3, and what didn't.
4:12 · Humanoid · saves 18 minHow a Roomba decides where to clean
It's not random. A modern Roomba runs SLAM, builds a map of your home, and plans a route. Here's what's inside.
3:48 · ConsumerThe DJI drone gimbal in slow-motion — three motors, 8,000 corrections per second
That impossibly steady drone shot you've seen on Instagram? It's a three-axis robotic arm fighting gravity 8,000 times every second. Here's how.
5:30 · DronesBoston Dynamics' Atlas parkour — what the video doesn't tell you
The viral Atlas parkour video is not what it looks like. It's both more impressive AND less impressive than you think. Here's the real story.
5:12 · HumanoidA surgical robot ties a knot tighter than human fingers can — how
There's a famous video of a da Vinci surgical robot tying a microscopic knot inside a grape skin without bursting the grape. Here's what's actually happening — and why it matters.
3:18 · MedicalFigure 02 — the humanoid building for factory work
Figure's pitch isn't a research demo. It's "this robot will work in a BMW plant in 2026." Here's what the hardware looks like and what they got right.
5:00 · Humanoid · saves 7 minROS2 fundamentals — the 10-minute version of a 6-hour tutorial
Nodes, topics, services, actions, and DDS. Skip the historical detour through ROS1; here's the working mental model for ROS2.
10:00 · ROS2 · saves 350 minHow Boston Dynamics' Spot actually works
A 7-minute decode of the quadruped that started the legged-robotics revolution — 12 actuated joints, three perception cameras, and the control loop that keeps it upright.
4:40 · Legged Robots · saves 3 minANYmal — the academic quadruped that became an inspection robot
ETH Zurich's spinout. Four legs, IP67 weather seal, designed for industrial inspection — autonomous patrols in oil refineries and substations.
4:00 · Legged Robots · saves 6 minInside Amazon's warehouse — how 750,000 robots actually move
Amazon doesn't use one robot. It uses a coordinated fleet. The system, not any single machine, is the breakthrough.
6:00 · Warehouse Automation · saves 13 min