# NVIDIA Expands Isaac Robotics Tools and Introduces Humanoid Reference Design

The October 21 update includes available training software and a humanoid planned for early 2027.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-10-27T10:01:16.594Z
Updated: 2026-10-27T10:01:16.594Z
Section: Technology
Format: News
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Launch Catch-Up — Announced October 21, 2026

NVIDIA expanded its Isaac robotics platform on October 21 with training software, an open-source runtime, simulation resources and a reference humanoid developed with Agile Robots.

Isaac Lab 3.0 is generally available, the company said. The framework supports robot learning across multiple graphics processors, using physics simulation to train and evaluate behaviors.

The new Isaac OS runtime connects AI models with robot sensors and controls. NVIDIA also described more than 2,000 simulation-ready assets and the Human1M dataset, whose full access is limited to partners.

Agile Robots’ Agile ONE SN humanoid reference platform uses NVIDIA Jetson Thor computing and GR00T models. Availability is planned for early 2027, separate from the software already released.

The announcement supplies development tools and a planned hardware platform. Simulated training results do not establish that a robot can safely perform every real-world task. Planned safety features likewise should not be read as completed certification of the announced humanoid.

Sources:
NVIDIA, October 21: https://investor.nvidia.com/news/press-release-details/2026/NVIDIA-Advances-Isaac-Platform-for-General-Purpose-Robotics-With-New-Reference-Humanoid-Frameworks-Simulation-Pipelines-and-Data/default.aspx

## Sources
- NVIDIA: Isaac platform announcement, October 21: https://investor.nvidia.com/news/press-release-details/2026/NVIDIA-Advances-Isaac-Platform-for-General-Purpose-Robotics-With-New-Reference-Humanoid-Frameworks-Simulation-Pipelines-and-Data/default.aspx