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Volvo, Mercedes and VW partner with Nvidia for advanced self-driving technology launch in Europe

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Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, and other partners are collaborating with Nvidia to advance self-driving technology in Europe.Nvidia presented its initiatives at the GTC event in Berlin, highlighting projects aimed at developing robotaxis, vans, and freight trucks.

These efforts include development and testing phases, with commercial services not yet operational on public roads.

Regulatory approval is necessary before any rollout can occur.

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The Nvidia Hyperion includes hardware and software options for automakers, streamlining the integration of autonomous systems.

Bolt intends to implement Nvidia’s Alpamayo Stack for its European robotaxi fleet, beginning with Lucid vehicles built on the Hyperion platform.

View of the NVIDIA headquarters from 2005.
View of the NVIDIA headquarters from 2005. Photo: Kevin McCarthy / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

The goal is to deploy a minimum of 25,000 level 4-capable Lucid vehicles starting data collection in Madrid in 2027, pending regulatory checks.

Mercedes-Benz works towards Level 3 and Level 4 driving systems using Hyperion and Alpamayo.

Volkswagen’s autonomous ID.Buzz platform was also showcased at the event, and Volvo is looking to integrate these technologies for complex route management.

Einride is enhancing its truck software for autonomous freight capabilities with Hyperion, combining it with Halos and Nvidia’s Cosmos models for better training and validation.

Nvidia’s Halos Safe system aims to ensure high safety standards in robotaxis by linking simulation, software, and field tests.

As the initiative evolves, a structured approach towards driver-assist systems to robotaxi services is designed to provide regulators with comprehensive data trails.Download the Ticker app

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