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NVIDIA unveils method to turn real-world scenes into interactive simulations instantly

NVIDIA announced a method for instantly turning real-world scenes into interactive simulations.

What happened

On Aug. 11, 2025, NVIDIA announced a method for instantly turning real-world scenes into interactive simulations. In a blog post, the company published a workflow for performing neural reconstruction from photos using Omniverse NuRec and 3DGUT, then generating USD assets for use in Isaac Sim or CARLA Simulator.

Why it matters

NVIDIA demonstrated a workflow for converting a scene reconstructed from about 100 photos and COLMAP results into USD, then loading it into Isaac Sim or CARLA Simulator. The key point is that researchers and developers who want to capture real-world environments for robot training or autonomous driving scene reproduction can work with the same scene in a virtual space.

Sources

Translated from the Japanese original: /news/nvidia-jissekai-shiin-wo-sokuza-ni-intarakuteibushimyureesho-9619a1. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.