NVIDIA AI Podcast AI, Spatial Intelligence, and 3D Content Creation With Sanja Fidler of NVIDIA - Ep. 269
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Aug 12, 2025 Sanja Fidler, VP of AI Research at NVIDIA and leader of the Spatial Intelligence Lab, shares her inspiring journey from Slovenia to the forefront of AI. She dives into the importance of spatial intelligence in understanding 3D environments and its applications in robotics, architecture, and gaming. Sanja highlights groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven 3D content creation, making sophisticated tools accessible to everyone. The conversation emphasizes collaboration and the future of AI technologies, including the potential of autonomous robots in everyday tasks.
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Formative Family Moments Shaped Her Path
- Sanja Fidler traced her passion to childhood stories, a math-teaching mother, and a fearless grandmother who urged her to seize opportunities.
- A pivotal moment was accepting a Berkeley visit exactly one year after her grandmother's death, which launched her international research path.
A Conference Chat Led To NVIDIA
- Fidler met Jensen Huang at a computer vision conference in 2017 and discussed simulation and robotics ideas.
- A follow-up call led to an invitation to join NVIDIA, where Jensen framed it as working with him, not for him.
Spatial Intelligence Means 3D Physical AI
- Spatial intelligence refers to building AI that understands and acts in 3D physical environments with physics and humans inside.
- The lab focuses on modeling, simulation, perception, and action to enable robots and other applications to operate in the real world.