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 imRead more
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.
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Torc Robotics is collaborating with NVIDIA and Flex to develop a scalable physical AI compute system for autonomous trucks, aiming for a commercial launch in 2027. The system utilizes NVIDIA's DRIVE AGX platform, which includes the DRIVE Orin system-on-a-chip (SoC) and the DriveOS operating systemRead more
Torc Robotics is collaborating with NVIDIA and Flex to develop a scalable physical AI compute system for autonomous trucks, aiming for a commercial launch in 2027.
The system utilizes NVIDIA’s DRIVE AGX platform, which includes the DRIVE Orin system-on-a-chip (SoC) and the DriveOS operating system. DRIVE AGX provides a scalable and energy-efficient AI computing platform designed to process the complex workloads required for autonomous driving. The DRIVE Orin SoC delivers high computational power, enabling advanced AI workloads and ensuring safety-critical redundancy. DriveOS serves as the software backbone, managing AI workloads efficiently and ensuring seamless integration across NVIDIA hardware components.
In collaboration with Flex, Torc is leveraging Flex’s Jupiter compute design platform and advanced manufacturing capabilities. This partnership aims to support Torc’s productization and scaled market entry in 2027.
By integrating these technologies, Torc is developing a scalable AI compute system that can adapt to different levels of autonomy, enhance safety, and meet the rigorous demands of real-world driving. This initiative positions Torc to play a significant role in the autonomous trucking industry, addressing the increasing demand for efficient and safe transportation solutions.
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