NVIDIA steps up self-driving with Foxconn partnership to put NVIDIA DRIVE in cars
In the pursuit of intelligent electric vehicle (EV) platforms, Foxconn and NVIDIA have amplified their ongoing collaboration.
They made the announcement at the fourth annual Hon Hai Tech Day in Taiwan, where the CEOs of both companies shared their plans to influence the worldwide car market.
The partnership will allow Foxconn to progress its vision for electric vehicles by using a collection of NVIDIA’s technologies called DRIVE Orin and DRIVE Thor. As per the agreement, Foxconn plans to manufacture high-tech, AI-powered electric cars using NVIDIA’s upcoming DRIVE Hyperion 9 platform. This platform includes the DRIVE Thor technology and advanced sensor systems.
Creating fully automated, self-driving cars is not easy. It requires advanced computer systems that can perform at high levels.
The DRIVE Thor superchip is a high-tech piece of hardware with advanced AI capabilities that NVIDIA predicts will greatly change the industry. This superchip was first used in NVIDIA’s other products and is expected to deliver massive computing power, enabling electric cars to drive safely and intelligently.
NVIDIA introduced the DRIVE Hyperion 9 platform last year. Powered by the DRIVE Thor superchip, it includes a high-quality sensor system for use in cities (level 3) and highways (level 4). Using a variety of high-quality cameras, radar, lidar, and ultrasonic sensors, DRIVE Hyperion can process a large amount of important safety data to help the cars navigate their surroundings.
A key benefit of DRIVE Hyperion is that it can easily be upgraded with future NVIDIA technology, simplifying the transition from DRIVE Orin to DRIVE Thor and future versions. Plus, the intensive testing process for DRIVE Hyperion can speed up development times and lower costs for electronics manufacturers like Foxconn.
As the car industry moves towards vehicles controlled by software and centralized electronics, the need for powerful, energy-efficient computer solutions like DRIVE Thor grows. With the DRIVE Hyperion sensor system, Foxconn and its car industry clients are in a stronger position to lead the way in the new era of smart, safe electric cars.
Since its start, Foxconn has used the Hon Hai Tech Day to show off its latest projects in the fields of design, manufacturing, and new technologies, which include electric cars and other consumer electronics. Its collaboration with NVIDIA highlights its commitment to these fields and paints a bright picture for the future of electric cars.
