NVIDIA and GM collaborate on AI chips for vehicles, factories and robots

Photo: NVIDIA By Grace Dawes, Editor of Movemnt American automaker General Motors  (GM) has announced they will be working with leading tech company NVIDIA  to develop next-generation vehicles, factories and robots using AI, simulation and accelerated computing. NVIDIA’s Founder and CEO Jensen Huang announced the partnership during his keynote presentation at the GTC conference  in San Jose on Tuesday. During his talk, Huang said: “The era of physical AI is here, and together with GM, we’re transforming transportation, from vehicles to the factories where they’re made,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. “We are thrilled to partner with GM to build AI systems tailored to their vision, craft and know-how.” The companies will work together to build custom AI systems for the automaker’s business using NVIDIA’s accelerated computer platforms to train AI manufacturing models for optimising GM’s factory planning and robotics. GM will also reportedly use NVIDIA DRIVE AGX  for in-vehicle hardware for future advanced driver-assistance systems. Mary Barra, Chair and CEO of General Motors, said: “GM has enjoyed a longstanding partnership with NVIDIA, leveraging its GPUs across our operations. AI not only optimises manufacturing processes and accelerates virtual testing but also helps us build smarter vehicles while empowering our workforce to focus on craftsmanship. By merging technology with human ingenuity, we unlock new levels of innovation in vehicle manufacturing and beyond.” GM will reportedly be using the NVIDIA Omniverse  platform to create digital twins of assembly lines, allowing for virtual testing and production simulations to reduce downtime. The effort will include training robotics platforms already in use for operations such as material handling and transport, along with precision welding, to increase manufacturing safety and efficiency. GM will also build next-generation vehicles based on the NVIDIA Blackwell  architecture. Watch our interview with NVIDIA’s VP of Automotive, Danny Shapiro, discussing how the company’s Blackwell chip is going to change the game for self-driving cars. Keep up to date with the latest international telecoms news by subscribing to our newsletter Also in the news: Google announces agreement to acquire Wiz for $32bn How small moves ignite industry-wide change Liberty Global in talks to acquire Vodafone’s stake in Dutch JV VodafoneZiggo