Lenovo and Nuro Forge Collaboration to Accelerate Autonomous Driving, Built on NVIDIA DRIVE
Lenovo has joined forces with Nuro to accelerate the development and deployment of an autonomous driving go-to-market strategy.
QUARRY BAY - Lenovo, the global technology powerhouse, has joined forces with autonomous driving pioneer Nuro to accelerate the development and deployment of an autonomous driving go-to-market strategy. This collaboration combines Lenovo’s advanced computing technologies and AI capabilities with the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX platform and the Nuro Driver™ autonomous driving system, facilitating innovation in the autonomous vehicle industry and delivering exceptional computational power for a robust end-to-end solution, a press release stated by Lenovo.
Lenovo in Autonomous Driving: Building a smarter future for AI-defined vehicle computing
Lenovo is leveraging its cutting-edge technology in large-scale computing and AI to lead the emerging field of autonomous driving. As the automotive industry shifts to centralized electronic architectures, vehicle computing is becoming the next major AI frontier, fueled by new autonomous driving algorithms and integrated in-vehicle experiences. With its strengths in heterogeneous computing and AI optimization, Lenovo is working with NVIDIA to deliver powerful platforms that offer top-tier AI performance, meet stringent safety standards, and set new benchmarks for automotive reliability – shaping the future of smart, AI-driven mobility.
Bringing together the strengths of both companies to accelerate the productization of self-driving technology.
Lenovo has developed a comprehensive suite of autonomous driving products and solutions under the Lenovo Vehicle Computing division of Emerging Technology Group. Specifically, the Lenovo domain controller AD1, is built on theNVIDIA DRIVE AGX platform, featuring the DRIVE AGX Thor system-on-a-chip (SoC) running the safety-certified NVIDIA DriveOS operating system, stands out as a major technological advancement. It featuresNVIDIA Blackwell architecture, designed for transformer and generative AI workloads. AD1 is a powerful, automotive-grade domain controller tailored for SAE Level 4 autonomous driving and is set to be the first to roll off the production line. With an impressive AI computing power of 2,000 TFLOPS@FP8/INT8 (dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor SoC configuration) and data-center-level CPU performance, AD1 introduces leading technology that elevates the standards of the autonomous driving industry.
The AD1 was designed to comply with ISO 26262 with up to ASIL D capability, and its cybersecurity standard complies with ISO 21434, complemented by a diverse range of sensor interfaces. AD1 supports the go-to-market of driverless commercial vehicles, including robotaxis, robotrucks, robobus’, and delivery vehicles.
As a pioneer in autonomous driving, Nuro has spent over eight years developing the world’s most scalable AI driver and four years optimizing it through driverless deployments. The company’s self-driving system, Nuro Driver, combines AI-driven software with robust automotive-grade sensors and computing hardware, creating a comprehensive solution now available to automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and mobility providers. What sets Nuro Driver apart is its AI-first software architecture, enabling rapid adaptation to new environments, functions, and vehicle types—significantly reducing deployment timelines. This innovative approach to autonomous technology aligns with Lenovo’s AI capabilities, making this collaboration a natural fit to accelerate the rollout of autonomous vehicles.
Significant opportunity for integrated innovation
Donny Tang, Vice President and Head of Vehicle Computing, Lenovo, emphasized the significance of the partnership: “The computing and automotive industries have been researching and developing technologies that imitate human thinking and decision-making to assist and/or replace human drivers. As a leader in ICT, Lenovo Vehicle Computing is thrilled to collaborate with Nuro. Together, we aim to create a more cohesive and seamless smart driving experience, fostering a transformative shift in transportation modes.”
Matt Renna, Vice President of Engineering for Vehicle Platform and Hardware at Nuro, echoed these sentiments: “Nuro is building the world’s most scalable AI Driver, and we require computing technology that aligns with this ambitious scope.Working with an industry leader like Lenovo allows us to expand our technological capabilities, bringing us closer to our goal of making autonomy accessible to everyone.”
Ali Kani, Vice President of Automotive at NVIDIA, added, “Harnessing the power of NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor along with the safety-certified NVIDIA DriveOS, Nuro and Lenovo are poised to deliver advanced L4 autonomous vehicles that prioritize safety, reliability and convenience. This collaboration will help shape the future of safe autonomy through intelligent, AI-first transportation solutions across a broad range of mobility applications.”
Reinforcing the goal to a smarter AI future in the automotive
Lenovo and Nuro’s collaboration comes at a pivotal moment in the evolving autonomous vehicle market. As autonomous driving technologies near full deployment, the partnership will accelerate the development and commercialization of safer, more efficient autonomous vehicles. By combining Lenovo’s computing power with Nuro’s expertise, the companies aim to revolutionize commercial vehicles and smart mobility solutions, enhancing productivity and redefining the transportation experience. This collaboration reinforces Lenovo’s dedication to a future powered by “Smarter AI for All”.
