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At the forefront of this competition, Nvidia and Carnegie Mellon University are pioneering advancements in humanoid training through a program called ASAP, which stands for Aligning Simulation and Real-World Physics for Learning Agile Humanoid Whole Body Skills. This initiative aims to refine the movement capabilities of humanoid robots by allowing them to learn from the agility of professional athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James, as well as nuanced dance movements. Through simulation-based reinforcement learning, the framework prepares robots to navigate the complexities of real-world physics, addressing challenges that arise from transitioning skills from simulation to reality.