NVIDIA's DRIVE Hyperion platform reaches key safety and cybersecurity milestones for autonomous vehicle development.

Adopted and Backed by Automotive Manufacturers and Safety Authorities, Latest Iteration to Feature DRIVE Thor on NVIDIA Blackwell Running NVIDIA DriveOS

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CES –NVIDIA today announced that its autonomous vehicle (AV) platform, NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Hyperion, has passed industry-safety assessments by TÜV SÜD and TÜV Rheinland — two of the industry’s foremost authorities for automotive-grade safety and cybersecurity. This achievement raises the bar for AV safety, innovation and performance.

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DRIVE Hyperion: The Industry’s First End-to-End Autonomous Driving Platform

DRIVE Hyperion is the industry’s first and only end-to-end autonomous driving platform, designed to revolutionize the way vehicles are developed and deployed. By integrating a range of advanced technologies, including AI, computer vision, and sensor fusion, DRIVE Hyperion enables the development of highly autonomous vehicles that can navigate complex scenarios with ease.

The Benefits of NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Hyperion

NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Hyperion offers a range of benefits for automotive manufacturers, including:

Improved Safety: With its advanced safety features and industry-leading performance, DRIVE AGX Hyperion provides unparalleled protection for drivers, passengers, and other road users.
Enhanced Efficiency: By automating many driving tasks, DRIVE AGX Hyperion enables vehicles to operate more efficiently, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
Increased Convenience: With its advanced user interface and features, such as over-the-air updates and remote monitoring, DRIVE AGX Hyperion provides a seamless and convenient driving experience.

Industry Recognition and Adoption

NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Hyperion has been widely recognized by the industry for its innovative design and advanced capabilities. Many leading automotive manufacturers have adopted the platform, including:

Mercedes-Benz: Has announced plans to integrate NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Hyperion into its next-generation S-Class vehicles.
Volkswagen Group: Has partnered with NVIDIA to develop a range of autonomous vehicles using the DRIVE AGX Hyperion platform.

The Future of Autonomous Vehicles

As the world continues to urbanize and vehicle ownership becomes increasingly popular, there is a growing need for safe, efficient, and convenient transportation solutions. With its advanced capabilities and industry-leading performance, NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Hyperion is poised to play a major role in shaping the future of autonomous vehicles.

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Marie Labrie
Automotive
NVIDIA Corporation
mlabrie@nvidia.com

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited to, statements as to:

The benefits, impact, and performance of NVIDIA’s products, services, and technologies, including NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Hyperion, NVIDIA DriveOS automotive operating system, NVIDIA DRIVE AI Systems Inspection Lab, DRIVE Thor, DRIVE Orin, NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, NVIDIA DGX systems, NVIDIA Omniverse platform, NVIDIA OVX systems, and NVIDIA Cosmos;
Third parties adopting NVIDIA’s products and technologies;
With autonomous vehicles — one of the largest robotics markets — now here, the NVIDIA Blackwell-powered platform shifting this revolution into high gear;
The next wave of autonomous machines relying on physical AI world foundation models to understand and interact with the real world;
NVIDIA DRIVE delivering unmatched functional safety and AI;
Next-generation vehicles being increasingly software-defined, capable of receiving new features and functionality over their lifetime;

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Changes in consumer preferences or demands;
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