Nvidia teams with Foxconn to boost electric vehicle AI
Foxconn, the world’s biggest electronics manufacturer, announced a strategic partnership with Nvidia to accelerate the development of electric vehicles and the AI that drives them.
The collaboration, unveiled at Hon Hai Tech Day in Taiwan, marks a significant step towards realizing Foxconn’s vision for the future of EVs. Hon Hai is the parent firm for Foxconn.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined Hon Hai CEO Young Liu to present the latest advancements resulting from their ongoing partnership. The collaboration will leverage Nvidia’s comprehensive suite of automotive solutions, including the Nvidia Drive Hyperion 9 platform, the Drive Thor central computer, and an advanced sensor architecture.
The announcement coincided with a story in the Wall Street Journal that suggested the Biden administration will further restrict AI chips being shipped into China. On that point, an Nvidia spokesperson said, “We comply with all applicable regulations while working to provide products that support thousands of applications across many different industries. Given the demand worldwide for our products, we don’t expect a near-term meaningful impact on our financial results. Nvidia issued this 8-K with more details about the Commerce Department’s latest export curbs.”
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The computational demands of highly automated and self-driving vehicles are immense, requiring cutting-edge AI capabilities. Nvidia’s Drive Orin platform, already chosen by over 25 global automakers, will serve as the AI brain for Foxconn’s EVs. Foxconn, known for
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