Yashraj Narang

Yashraj Narang is a robotics research manager at NVIDIA. He leads the Simulation and Behavior Generation (SBG) team within the Seattle Robotics Lab (SRL), which is directed by Dieter Fox. His team currently focuses on learned simulators, automated data generation, reinforcement learning, imitation learning, force and tactile sensing, high-performance control, and sim-to-real transfer. Before joining NVIDIA, he completed his master's and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, conducting research in biomechanics, machine design, soft robotics, and solid mechanics.
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Posts by Yashraj Narang

Robots walking.
Robotics Sep 29, 2025

Advancing Robotics Development with Neural Dynamics in Newton

Modern robotics requires more than what classical analytic dynamics provides because of simplified contacts, omitted kinematic loops, and non-differentiable... 9 MIN READ
Robotics Sep 25, 2025

R²D²: Three Neural Breakthroughs Transforming Robot Learning from NVIDIA Research

While today's robots excel in controlled settings, they still struggle with the unpredictability, dexterity, and nuanced interactions required for real-world... 9 MIN READ
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Robotics May 16, 2025

R²D²: Unlocking Robotic Assembly and Contact Rich Manipulation with NVIDIA Research

This edition of NVIDIA Robotics Research and Development Digest (R2D2) explores several contact-rich manipulation workflows for robotic assembly tasks from... 9 MIN READ
A side-by-side simulated and video version of robotics hands assembling pieces.
Robotics May 26, 2023

Transferring Industrial Robot Assembly Tasks from Simulation to Reality

Simulation is an essential tool for robots learning new skills. These skills include perception (understanding the world from camera images), planning... 10 MIN READ