Roblox's Cube: AI 3D Modeling Revolution!

03/17/2025 Game Development

Get ready, Roblox creators! The platform just dropped "Cube," its brand-new generative AI tool designed to make 3D object creation a breeze. Imagine describing your dream in-game item – say, "a shiny blue spaceship with neon lights" – and watching AI bring it to life! That's the power of Cube.

But wait, there's more! Roblox isn't keeping all the fun to themselves. They've also released an open-source version of Cube, letting anyone tinker with it, build plugins, and even train it with their own data. The possibilities are endless!

What Can Cube Do?

Right now, Cube's main party trick is 3D mesh generation. This means you can use simple text prompts to create 3D models of objects. It's like having a personal 3D artist at your beck and call.

And it doesn't stop there. Roblox is also cooking up other AI goodies, including:

• Text Generation: Imagine NPCs with witty, AI-powered dialogue!
• Text-to-Speech: Give your characters voices and add narration to your games.
• Speech-to-Text: Let players use voice commands to control their characters.

Roblox has big plans for Cube, including generating complex objects and entire scenes with AI. Picture creating a lush jungle environment with just a few words!

The Future of Creation

Roblox sees Cube as a way to empower creators, allowing them to build bigger and better experiences faster. As Nick Tornow, VP of Engineering at Roblox, puts it, they're aiming for "4D creation," where objects, environments, and people interact in dynamic ways.

Of course, the rise of AI in gaming isn't without its concerns. Some developers worry about job displacement. But Roblox believes Cube will ultimately be a tool for creativity, helping developers bring their visions to life.