Nvidia's physical AI models clear the way for next-gen robots - here's what's new

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Nvidia releases new physical AI models at CES. 
• Partners unveil next-generation robots. 
• The robots span a wide range of use cases and industries. 

As AI models continue to gain popularity, there is an increased focus on developing hardware that bridges the gap between a device's screen and the world around us. As a result, physical AI is an emerging theme at CES, and Nvidia unveiled models to accelerate the development of these robots. 

"The ChatGPT moment for robotics is here. Breakthroughs in physical AI -- models that understand the real world, reason and plan actions -- are unlocking entirely new applications," said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia.

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