At the core of its intelligence is NVIDIA’s DRIVE Orin system-on-a-chip, a compact yet powerful processor capable of executing more than 250 trillion operations per second. Running on NVIDIA’s DriveOS, this technology enables a host of functions, from advanced driver assistance to real-time sensor fusion, ensuring that Volvo’s long-standing reputation for safety remains uncompromised. Equipped with an array of radar, lidar, cameras, and ultrasonic sensors, the EX90 continuously processes its surroundings with precision, reinforcing Volvo’s commitment to reducing traffic fatalities.
Looking ahead, Volvo is preparing for an even greater leap in automotive computing. By the end of the decade, the automaker will integrate NVIDIA’s next-generation DRIVE Thor platform, a processor boasting 1,000 TOPS—four times the power of its predecessor, while significantly improving energy efficiency. This upgrade will introduce more sophisticated autonomous driving capabilities and enhanced in-car experiences, powered by generative AI.
Volvo is also investing in NVIDIA’s DGX cloud-based AI training systems through its software subsidiary, Zenseact. This initiative will accelerate the development of next-generation driver assistance technologies by leveraging high-performance computing to train AI models at an unprecedented scale.
“With NVIDIA DRIVE Thor in our future cars, our software becomes more scalable across our lineup, helping us improve safety, enhance customer experience, and increase margins,” said Volvo CEO Jim Rowan.
As the industry races toward autonomous mobility, Volvo’s integration of NVIDIA’s cutting-edge AI technology signals a bold step toward safer, smarter vehicles.