Nvidia Launches Groot N1, a Foundation Model for Humanoid Robotics

The open-source AI model introduces a dual-system architecture enabling advanced reasoning, planning, and execution for humanoid robots.

Groot N1, unveiled at GTC 2025, builds on Nvidia’s Project Groot, expanding its focus from industrial robots to humanoid robotics.
The model features a dual-system architecture inspired by human cognition, combining 'fast thinking' for reflexive actions and 'slow thinking' for reasoning and planning.
Nvidia has made Groot N1 available as open-source software, alongside tools like simulation frameworks and synthetic data-generation blueprints.
Early demonstrations include 1X Technologies’ NEO Gamma robot performing autonomous tasks using a policy customized with Groot N1.
Industry leaders, including Boston Dynamics and Agility Robotics, are adopting Groot N1, signaling its potential to accelerate advancements in generalist robotics.