DRIVE AGX Thor and DriveOS are integral components of Nvidia Halos, a comprehensive safety system. Credit: gguy/Shutterstock.com.

Nvidia has introduced the DRIVE AGX Thor developer kit for the acceleration of autonomous vehicle (AV) development.

The developer kit is designed to meet the growing complexity of AV systems, which now incorporate reasoning vision language action models, generative AI, and advanced sensor technologies.

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The kit is based on the Nvidia Blackwell architecture, featuring next-generation Arm Neoverse V3AE CPUs and the Nvidia DriveOS 7 software stack.

It is engineered specifically for automotive development, providing extensive I/O support for various sensors and vehicle interfaces, and adheres to rigorous safety and cybersecurity standards.

The Nvidia AGX Thor ecosystem is expanding, with several leading automotive companies and autonomous trucking firms adopting the platform. These include BYD, GAC, IM Motors, Li Auto, Volvo Cars, Xiaomi, Zeekr, Aurora, Gatik, PlusAI, and Waabi.

Additionally, AV partners such as DeepRoute.ai, Nuro, WeRide, and ZYT are utilising DRIVE AGX Thor for their software platforms, with production systems available from tier 1 suppliers like Continental Automotive, Desay SV, Lenovo, Magna, and Quanta.

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The kit is supported by several sensor and embedded technology innovators, including AdaCore, Lauterbach, OMNIVISION, QNX, and Vector.

DRIVE AGX Thor and DriveOS are integral components of Nvidia Halos, a comprehensive safety system that integrates Nvidia’s hardware and software safety solutions with advanced AI research in AV safety.

Halos encompasses technology, development, and computational safety levels, offering a holistic approach to automotive safety from cloud to car.

Nvidia DRIVE AGX Thor kit is now available for preorder with deliveries expected in September.

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