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GM, Gatik, Torc Team Up With Nvidia to Accelerate Self-Driving
In a significant development in the autonomous vehicle (AV) space, General Motors (GM), Gatik, and Torc have partnered with Nvidia to speed up their self-driving technology advancements. The collaboration highlights the growing importance of AI computing power for companies looking to push the boundaries of autonomy.
According to reports, GM will be using Nvidia’s Drive Orin SoC for its autonomous vehicle efforts, while Gatik and Torc are leveraging the company’s Drive AGX platform for their respective projects. These partnerships underscore Nvidia’s position as a leader in providing AI computing solutions for self-driving vehicles.
For those who may not be familiar, Nvidia’s Drive AGX platform is designed to support higher levels of autonomy, including sensor fusion and on-board compute capabilities that are necessary for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and low-level autonomy. However, when it comes to more advanced uses like full-stack autonomy, the Orin or Thor SoCs are typically used.
Rebecca Bellan, a senior reporter at TechCrunch, pointed out in an article published yesterday that Nvidia’s AGX platform is better suited for ADAS and lower levels of autonomy. She emphasized that “Nvidia’s Orin or Thor SoCs would be more commonly used to support higher levels of autonomy.”
The partnership between these companies and Nvidia highlights the growing need for high-performance computing power in the self-driving space, particularly as companies aim to achieve more advanced levels of autonomy.
It is worth noting that Plus, a startup that has made deals with commercial vehicle manufacturers like Traton Group, IVECO, and Hyundai, has also been working on integrating its SuperDrive technology into trucks.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/19/gm-gatik-torc-team-up-with-nvidia-to-accelerate-self-driving/
