Yesterday, Wandelbots unveiled NOVA, a multi-vendor operating system designed to revolutionize industrial robotics. A key factor in this progress is the NVIDIA Inception Program - a start-up support program that gives Wandelbots access to NVIDIA technologies, networks and technical and business support. The program, which now includes 25,000 start-ups worldwide, has helped companies like Wandelbots develop their business model on a solid foundation and pave the way for future success.
NVIDIA Inception: A partnership for growth and innovation
The NVIDIA Inception program is aimed at start-ups in the fields of artificial intelligence, data science and high-performance computing. Participating companies receive access to technical resources, training and hardware discounts that facilitate the development of innovative business models and applications. NVIDIA's goal is to create a thriving ecosystem by providing targeted support to start-ups. A prime example of the program's success is OpenAI - the company that became internationally known through developments such as ChatGPT. NVIDIA is providing its technology and expertise to help innovative start-ups on their journey, as is the case with Wandelbots.
Daniel Saaristo, AI Start-Up Business Manager for Central Europe and head of the Inception program in Europe, describes the goal of the program as a long-term partnership where both sides benefit: "It's not just about technology; it's about creating an ecosystem where start-ups can use NVIDIA technologies to be successful in the long term."
Wandelbots NOVA and the synergy with NVIDIA Omniverse
A key aspect in the development of NOVA is the integration with NVIDIA Omniverse, the platform for simulating production lines and building digital twins. With the help of this technology, production processes and robot systems can be simulated realistically before they are put into practice. This saves costs and time, as errors can already be detected and rectified in the digital model.
"Training robots efficiently is one of the biggest challenges in the industry," explains Wandelbots. "NOVA makes it possible to program robots intuitively without the need for in-depth programming knowledge. With the support of the NVIDIA Inception program, we have succeeded in developing a solution that helps companies around the world make automation more efficient and accessible."
A growing ecosystem for the future of robotics
For NVIDIA, the Inception program is more than just a funding program. It is a strategic investment in the future of technology. When start-ups such as Wandelbots build their business models on NVIDIA hardware and software, a symbiosis is created that benefits both sides in the long term. The start-ups benefit from state-of-the-art technologies, and NVIDIA strengthens its market position as the products and services of these start-ups are closely linked to its own platform.
The partnership between Wandelbots and NVIDIA shows how important programs such as NVIDIA Inception are for the further development of technology and the democratization of robotics. The biggest advantage of NOVA is its accessibility: companies can train robots intuitively, which could alleviate the shortage of skilled workers and facilitate the introduction of automation in small and medium-sized companies.
Background and outlook: Wandelbots, OpenAI and the role of NVIDIA
Although Wandelbots is still at the beginning of its journey, the success story of OpenAI shows the enormous potential that lies in the NVIDIA Inception program. OpenAI is an example of the pioneering companies NVIDIA has supported that are creating world-changing technologies today. With NVIDIA's support, OpenAI has been able to develop AI models like GPT-4 and successfully bring them to market. Wandelbots faces a similar challenge with NOVA: to develop a technology that changes the way robotics is accessed and opens up new automation possibilities.
With NOVA, backed by NVIDIA technology, and the vision of making robotics accessible to all, Wandelbots seems poised to write the next chapter in robotics.
