# Autodesk

> Autodesk is a maker of design software including Revit, AutoCAD, Fusion and Forma. It develops AI foundation models such as Neural CAD that generate editable CAD geometry, along with an AI Assistant for its products.

- Type: Software & tools
- Website: https://www.autodesk.com
- Citesprout profile: https://citesprout.com/network/autodesk
- Last updated: Oct 7, 2026

## Focus areas

- Neural CAD foundation models
- Agent-based AI Assistant
- AI transparency cards
- Model Context Protocol for BIM
- Sketch and speech interfaces

## Recent updates

- Sep 15, 2026: Autodesk plans a standalone, agent-first Assistant that spans products, projects and teams, and has developed Assistant Builder for templated agentic workflows. Source: [aecmag.com](https://aecmag.com/ai/autodesk-extends-reach-of-ai-with-standalone-assistant/)
- Dec 1, 2025: Autodesk announced Neural CAD, AI foundation models trained on boundary representations of professional CAD objects to generate editable 2D and 3D geometry, and plans to bring them into Fusion and Forma. Source: [aecmag.com](https://aecmag.com/ai/neural-cad-ai-foundational-models/)

## Topics

- [BIM Automation](https://citesprout.com/network/topic/bim-automation) (markdown: https://citesprout.com/network/md/topic/bim-automation.md)
- [Computational & Generative Design](https://citesprout.com/network/topic/computational-design) (markdown: https://citesprout.com/network/md/topic/computational-design.md)
- [AI Tools in Practice](https://citesprout.com/network/topic/ai-tools-in-practice) (markdown: https://citesprout.com/network/md/topic/ai-tools-in-practice.md)
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