Nvidia has unveiled Halos, a safety-focused operating system built from autonomous vehicle technology and designed to run on its IGX Thor hardware for humanoid robots. The company is opening a dedicated lab to advance the platform.
Nvidia argues that humanoid robots require the ability to make split-second safety decisions before they can be trusted to work closely with humans. Halos draws on the company's experience developing autonomous vehicle technology, applying those safety frameworks to robotic systems.
The OS will run on Nvidia's IGX Thor hardware, the company's computing platform for humanoid robots. By leveraging proven autonomous driving safety protocols, Halos aims to enable robots to respond quickly to unexpected situations and potential hazards in human environments.
The new lab will focus on developing and testing Halos capabilities further. This marks Nvidia's continued push into robotics software infrastructure, complementing its existing hardware offerings. The move reflects growing industry focus on safety standards as humanoid robots move closer to real-world deployment in factories, warehouses, and other human-adjacent settings.
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