Nvidia enhances OpenUSD to drive wider industry adoption

The iPhone maker, Foxconn, which operates over 170 factories globally, is already utilizing Nvidia’s computing platform, including NIM microservices and Omniverse, to develop a digital twin of a factory, Nvidia added.

Benefits to industrial customers

Creating hyper-realistic virtual worlds and digital twins is crucial for simulating environments and optimizing industrial processes. If Nvidia’s solutions prove successful, the industry could undergo a significant transformation.

“By integrating these cutting-edge technologies, developers can visualize industrial designs and engineering projects more accurately, accelerating advancements in robotics and AI applications,” said Thomas George, president of Cybermedia Research. “For instance, the automotive sector could see a significant boost in efficiency, with potential maintenance effort savings of up to 10% annually.”

In sectors like robotics, OpenUSD’s accurate simulations in various environments can improve AI model training and real-world operation, according to Manish Rawat, a semiconductor analyst at Techinsights.

“This capability fosters the development of sophisticated robotic systems through enhanced visualization and interaction in virtual environments,” Rawat said. “Companies adopting OpenUSD early will gain a competitive edge, especially those leveraging digital twins and simulations.” 

The digital twins ecosystem to grow

Analysts expect Nvidia’s move to increase the use of digital twins in manufacturing, automotive testing and development, and robotics. It also places Nvidia and its partners at the forefront of the digital twin market, according to Rawat.

“As the first to introduce generative AI models for OpenUSD, Nvidia secures a significant market advantage, attracting early adopters and setting industry benchmarks,” Rawat said.