NVIDIA’s DRIVE Orin is a state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip (SoC) designed to serve as the central computer for autonomous and intelligent vehicles. Unveiled in December 2019, Orin integrates a high-performance CPU and GPU, capable of executing up to 254 trillion operations per second (TOPS). This immense processing power enables vehicles to run numerous applications and deep neural networks simultaneously, facilitating real-time perception, planning, and action. ​

Beyond autonomous driving functions, DRIVE Orin supports a range of intelligent computing tasks within vehicles, including confidence view visualization, digital instrument clusters, infotainment systems, and passenger interaction AI. Its architecture is designed to meet stringent safety standards, such as ISO 26262 ASIL-D, ensuring reliable operation in critical automotive applications. ​

The versatility of DRIVE Orin has attracted a diverse array of automotive companies. Manufacturers like Lotus, QCraft, and WM Motor are developing software-defined vehicles leveraging this platform. Additionally, electric vehicle startups such as NIO are integrating DRIVE Orin into their fleets to enhance autonomous capabilities.