Autodesk Research

Exploring the new possible

At Autodesk Research, we explore how technology can be applied to emerging design and make challenges to prepare our industries for the future. Our diverse team conducts industrial research that enables customers to design and make a better world for all.

Our Research Focus

We don’t just explore solutions for emerging design and make challenges, we prepare innovators to lead in overcoming them.

Science

Exploring how to empower our customers with technologies that automate, optimize, and improve design and make processes.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Human-Computer Interaction and Visualization Robotics Simulation, Optimization, and Systems

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Industry Futures

Working to unlock solutions based on the unique requirements, processes, and challenges of individual sectors.

Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Manufacturing Industrialized Construction Media and Entertainment

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Strategic Foresight

Identifying long-term forces of change to uncover critical future insights for Autodesk and our customers.

How to Future at Autodesk A Time Traveler’s Suitcase Possible futures in the next 20 years

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Advanced Engineering

Developing technology solutions that demonstrate unique innovation opportunities for Autodesk and our customers.

Conversation with a research engineer Autodesk’s new capabilities to enhance creativity and efficiency AI powers Fusion automated sketching

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“We worked with staff from Autodesk Research to evaluate ideas for our UMV prototypes using generative design. This helped to inform our decision on a mechanical design direction. Autodesk Research has been an important partner since the early days of New Horizons Studio, and I’m grateful for our partnership.”

John Suh

Founding Director, New Horizons Studio, Hyundai

Research in Action

We bring together a network of innovation leaders, data-enabled equipment, and dedicated expertise to achieve the new possible.

Technology Centers

Our workshop facilities provide a tangible platform that connects the digital to the physical, where we de-risk the future through digital design & simulation, fabrication, validation, and education.

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Residency Program

A research and development program where a diverse global community of innovators from industry, academic, and entrepreneurial sectors collaborate to design, make, and de-risk the future together.

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