Nvidia chief Jensen Huang boldly predicted the future of technology by saying that humanoid robots will be widely used in different manufacturing plants around the world in the next five years. This was uttered in his impassioned keynote speech at Nvidia’s annual developer conference in the fast-paced city of San Jose, California. Additionally, during this landmark event, Huang seized the moment to launch a series of new software tools that are designed specifically to enhance and refine the capabilities of humanoid robots, that is, how efficiently they are able to move and navigate within their environment.
In a later and more detailed interview with a group of journalists, Huang theorized that the widespread presence of artificial intelligence might be best described by the opening and accessibility of humanoid robots in every sphere of daily life and activity, which he is certain is only a few years away from happening. He went on to highlight that the manufacturing industry would be most likely to lead the utilization and integration of such humanoid robots, primarily due to its well-structured environment and the specially, well-defined nature of the tasks these robots can execute effectively with precision and accuracy.
Huang presented a solid case with the proposal that factories would be an optimal and proper place for the use of such advanced robots. This is largely because of the controlled manufacturing production environment that would best serve robotic systems, combined with the clear economic contribution such robots could make to processes. The rental cost of a humanoid robot would likely be $100,000, he estimated. He finds the cost reasonable and industry standard, promising to make the use of robotics feasible in factory settings.
