At CES 2025, NVIDIA introduced DRIVE AGX Thor, a centralized compute platform for next-generation autonomous vehicles. Built on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, DRIVE AGX Thor is the first system to feature the Arm Neoverse V3AE CPU, optimized for automotive applications. The platform is designed to power software-defined vehicles (SDVs) with advanced generative AI capabilities for autonomous driving, driver monitoring, and immersive in-vehicle experiences.
The DRIVE AGX Thor platform integrates NVIDIA’s expertise in AI with the performance and efficiency of Arm’s Neoverse V3AE CPU, providing server-class performance for complex AI workloads. The architecture reduces latency and improves response times, crucial for Level 3 and higher autonomous driving. It allows automakers to consolidate multiple edge devices into a single system, enabling faster data processing and lower power consumption. Several major OEMs have already committed to adopting Thor for future vehicles, signaling its potential to redefine the software-defined vehicle market.
NVIDIA also announced that the DRIVE Hyperion platform, featuring the DRIVE Thor SoC, has achieved key safety certifications from TÜV SÜD and TÜV Rheinland, ensuring compliance with ISO 21434 cybersecurity and ISO 26262 functional safety standards. This positions DRIVE AGX Thor as a leading solution for both consumer and commercial autonomous fleets, emphasizing both performance and safety in next-gen automotive technology.
• Next-Gen Compute: NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor is built on the Blackwell architecture and features the Arm Neoverse V3AE CPU for server-class automotive AI performance.
• Generative AI Integration: Enables autonomous driving, parking assistance, driver monitoring, and advanced cockpit features.
• OEM Adoption: Several major automakers are integrating DRIVE AGX Thor into future vehicle models.
• Safety Certifications: DRIVE Hyperion with DRIVE Thor has passed TÜV SÜD and TÜV Rheinland safety assessments, meeting ISO 21434 and ISO 26262 standards.
• Production Timeline: DRIVE AGX Thor will be available in vehicles starting later this year.
“A billion vehicles driving trillions of miles each year move the world. With autonomous vehicles — one of the largest robotics markets — now here, the NVIDIA Blackwell-powered platform will shift this revolution into high gear,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA.
