NVIDIA has introduced Halos for Robotics, a new safety-focused platform designed to help developers build, test and deploy autonomous robots and physical AI systems that operate alongside people in real-world environments. The company says the system brings together hardware, software, sensors and certification tools under a unified safety framework for robotics applications.
Announced on June 22, NVIDIA described Halos for Robotics as a full-stack safety architecture aimed at addressing one of the industry’s biggest challenges: ensuring that AI-powered machines can function safely in factories, warehouses and other dynamic settings where human interaction is common.
The platform builds on NVIDIA’s experience in autonomous vehicle safety and extends those capabilities to robotics and physical AI systems. Halos combines several layers of technology, including NVIDIA IGX Thor for industrial AI computing, Holoscan Sensor Bridge for sensor connectivity, and the Halos OS software stack that manages safety-related functions and applications.
A key component of the initiative is the NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab, which the company says will help robotics developers prepare their systems for third-party safety certification. The lab is designed to evaluate AI components, software and cybersecurity measures against recognized industry standards before deployment.
Humanoid robotics company Agility is the first organization to integrate elements of Halos into its robotics safety framework. The company plans to use NVIDIA’s technology in its Digit humanoid robots, which are deployed in logistics, manufacturing and warehouse environments. Agility and NVIDIA will also work together to assess the robots against international safety and cybersecurity standards before final certification.
NVIDIA said more than 40 organizations across software, semiconductor, industrial automation and certification sectors are participating in the broader Halos ecosystem. The initiative includes collaboration with technology providers, embedded systems companies and certification bodies to support safety throughout the robotics development lifecycle.
The launch comes as physical AI and humanoid robotics gain momentum across industries, increasing demand for standardized safety frameworks that can support large-scale deployment while ensuring reliable human-machine interaction.
Source: This article is based on an official press release issued by Nvidia
NVIDIA Announces Halos for Robotics, the Industry’s First Full-Stack Safety System for Physical AI | NVIDIA Newsroom
