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In another application, Dr. Alex Snider from Generate Biomedicine harnesses Nvidia’s technology to develop protein-based drugs. Her team is creating proteins to combat diseases like cancer and even exploring new avenues for COVID-19 treatment — a feat that relies on AI-generated models that design proteins that do not exist in nature.
Robotics and Automation: A New Era of Industry
Brett Adcock, CEO of startup Figure, is addressing labor shortages with Nvidia’s technology. Their robot prototype, Figure One, displayed the ability to follow commands and even make decisions on simple tasks like fetching healthy snacks. German carmaker BMW plans to test this robot in manufacturing, illustrating the breadth of integration for AI in key industries.