RealSense and NVIDIA Forge Groundbreaking Partnership to Accelerate the Era of Physical AI
In a landmark move set to redefine the landscape of intelligent machines, RealSense, Inc., the global leader in robotic perception, has announced a strategic collaboration with NVIDIA. This partnership aims to accelerate the adoption and enhance the capabilities of physical AI across humanoid robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and other advanced robotics applications. By integrating RealSense’s cutting-edge AI depth cameras with NVIDIA’s groundbreaking robotics platforms, including the NVIDIA Jetson Thor Series, Isaac Sim, and Holoscan Sensor Bridge, the collaboration sets a new industry standard for innovation in robotics.
A New Standard for Robotics Perception
At the heart of this collaboration is the integration of RealSense’s latest AI depth camera, the RealSense™ D555, with NVIDIA’s next-generation robotics ecosystem. The D555 introduces RealSense’s v5 Vision Processor and on-chip Power over Ethernet (PoE), delivering native compatibility with NVIDIA’s Holoscan Sensor Bridge for ultra-low-latency sensor streaming. This combination enables real-time data processing and enhanced image post-processing through on-camera neural networks, ensuring high-fidelity perception data critical for humanoid robotics and beyond.
The D555’s ruggedized design, global shutter, integrated IMU (inertial measurement unit), and native ROS 2 support further solidify its position as a game-changer in the field of robotic perception. These features ensure that developers have access to reliable, high-quality data required for designing and deploying intelligent machines capable of operating in dynamic environments.
Unleashing the Power of NVIDIA Jetson Thor
Central to the collaboration is NVIDIA’s Jetson Thor Series, which represents a quantum leap in AI compute performance for robotics. Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell GPU and equipped with 128GB of memory, Jetson Thor delivers an impressive 2070 FP4 teraflops of AI compute within a compact 130-watt power envelope. Compared to its predecessor, the NVIDIA Jetson Orin™, Jetson Thor offers up to 7.5x higher AI compute and 3.5x greater energy efficiency, making it the ideal platform for running state-of-the-art generative AI models in real time.
By combining RealSense’s advanced perception technology with Jetson Thor’s unparalleled AI compute capabilities, the partnership empowers robotics developers to shorten time-to-market, explore novel applications, and scale their innovations safely into production. Native integration ensures optimal performance, delivering the high-fidelity sensor data and lightning-fast processing speeds necessary to propel the development of next-generation humanoids and autonomous machines.
Streamlining Development and Deployment
One of the most significant advantages of this collaboration is the seamless integration of RealSense’s depth perception with NVIDIA’s comprehensive robotics stack. Developers now have access to tools that dramatically accelerate the path from prototype to deployment:
- Native Streaming into NVIDIA Isaac Sim: RealSense’s true depth and image data can be streamed directly into NVIDIA Isaac Sim, a powerful digital twin platform. This capability allows developers to rapidly test, validate, and refine their designs in simulated environments before transitioning to real-world deployment, significantly reducing development cycles.
- Optimized System Architectures: Fully validated system architectures tailored for NVIDIA Jetson Thor ensure maximum performance for robotics and physical AI applications. These optimizations enable developers to focus on innovation rather than troubleshooting hardware-software compatibility issues.
- Real-Time Sensor Fusion with Holoscan Sensor Bridge: RealSense’s depth perception integrates seamlessly with NVIDIA Holoscan Sensor Bridge, enabling real-time sensor fusion and ultra-low-latency data streaming. This functionality is crucial for applications requiring split-second decision-making, such as autonomous navigation and human-robot interaction.
Driving the Future of Intelligent Machines
“This initiative cements RealSense’s role as the perception platform of choice for AMRs and humanoids,” said Nadav Orbach, CEO of RealSense. “By providing native integration and performance optimizations with NVIDIA Thor and Holoscan Sensor Bridge, we are accelerating the mainstream adoption of physical AI. Together, we are enabling the robotics industry to unlock the extraordinary potential of physical AI and drive the future of intelligent machines.”
The collaboration underscores RealSense’s commitment to advancing physical AI by ensuring seamless perception integration into NVIDIA’s next-generation robotics stack. As the robotics market continues to grow—projected to become a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity—this partnership positions both companies at the forefront of the industry’s next wave of innovation.
Why This Collaboration Matters
The convergence of RealSense’s perception expertise and NVIDIA’s AI compute prowess addresses some of the most pressing challenges in robotics today. For humanoid robots, which require precise spatial awareness and adaptability to interact effectively with humans, the integration of high-fidelity depth cameras and robust AI compute is transformative. Similarly, for AMRs used in logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare, the ability to process vast amounts of sensor data in real time enhances operational efficiency and safety.
Moreover, the collaboration lays the groundwork for new applications that were previously unimaginable. From smart factories powered by collaborative robots to service-oriented humanoids assisting in eldercare, the possibilities are virtually limitless. By bridging the gap between perception and computation, RealSense and NVIDIA are paving the way for a future where intelligent machines become indispensable partners in everyday life.
A Vision for the Future
As industries increasingly embrace automation and AI-driven solutions, the demand for reliable, high-performance robotics systems will only intensify. RealSense and NVIDIA’s collaboration not only meets this demand but also raises the bar for what is possible in the realm of physical AI. By equipping developers with the tools they need to innovate faster and more efficiently, the partnership is poised to catalyze breakthroughs that will shape the future of intelligent machines.
In an era where AI’s potential is matched only by the complexity of its implementation, RealSense and NVIDIA stand out as pioneers of progress. Together, they are ushering in a new age of physical AI—one where perception, computation, and innovation converge to create machines that are smarter, safer, and more capable than ever before.
About RealSense
RealSense delivers industry-leading depth cameras and vision technology used in autonomous mobile robots, humanoids, access control, industrial automation, healthcare and more. With a mission to deliver world class perception systems for Physical AI and safely integrate robotics and AI into everyday life, RealSense provides intelligent, secure and reliable vision systems that help machines navigate and interact with the human world. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operations worldwide. Learn more at: www.realsenseai.com
