Roblox Unveils Open-Source Cube 3D AI for Text-Driven 3D Object Creation

March 17, 2025
Roblox Unveils Open-Source Cube 3D AI for Text-Driven 3D Object Creation
  • One of Cube's initial tools, mesh generation, enables creators to produce 3D representations from simple prompts, such as generating an 'orange racing car with black stripes'.

  • The beta launch of the Mesh Generation API is expected to significantly enhance efficiency, allowing developers to quickly generate 3D assets by inputting simple prompts.

  • Uniquely trained on native 3D data, Cube 3D understands shapes as tokens and can predict subsequent shapes in a sequence for complete object construction.

  • The central innovation of Cube 3D is its ability to generate 3D objects and environments from text inputs, with future plans to incorporate image input capabilities.

  • Future updates for Cube 3D will include capabilities for complex object and scene generation, enabling the creation of full environments based on user prompts.

  • Cube 3D is expected to facilitate the creation of more complex and diverse user-generated content within the Roblox platform, making it a valuable asset for developers.

  • Roblox has integrated AI tools into its development platform over the past year, including an AI Assistant to streamline the 3D creation process.

  • Roblox has officially launched and open-sourced Cube 3D, a foundational AI model designed for generating 3D objects, at the Game Developers Conference on March 18, 2025.

  • This new model allows creators to generate 3D objects using generative AI, marking a significant advancement in the company's capabilities.

  • Roblox plans to introduce additional AI tools, including text generation, text-to-speech, and speech-to-text features, aimed at enhancing interactive non-player characters and user experiences.

  • The open-source version of Cube 3D will be available to creators later this week, expanding possibilities for customization and personalized asset creation.

  • Despite the excitement surrounding AI in gaming, concerns persist, with reports indicating that a significant percentage of developers believe generative AI could negatively impact the industry.

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