In a bid to develop and deliver next-generation automated driving systems plus AI-enabled services and experiences for its customers, Jaguar Land Rover on Wednesday announced the formation of a multi-year strategic partnership with the leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and computing NVIDIA.
Accordingly, from 2025, all new Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles will be built on the NVIDIA Drive software-defined platform, delivering a wide spectrum of active safety, automated driving and parking systems, as well as driver assistance systems. Inside the vehicle, the system will provide AI features, including driver and occupant monitoring and advanced visualisation of the vehicle’s environment, the company said.
This full-stack solution features DRIVE Orin centralised AV computers, DRIVE AV and DRIVE IX software, safety, security and networking systems, plus surround sensors. DRIVE Orin is the AI brain of the car and runs the Jaguar Land Rover Operating System, while DRIVE Hyperion is the central nervous system.
The vehicle maker will also leverage in-house developed data centre solutions with NVIDIA DGX for training AI models and DRIVE Sim software built on NVIDIA Omniverse for real-time physically accurate simulation. In addition, OEM’s software-defined features and its end-to-end verification and validation architecture will enable the delivery of innovative assisted and automated driving services throughout the vehicle’s life via over-the-air software updates.
Thierry Bolloré, CEO, Jaguar Land Rover, said, “Collaboration and knowledge-sharing with industry leader NVIDIA is essential to realising our Reimagine strategy, setting new benchmarks in quality, technology and sustainability. Jaguar Land Rover will become the creator of the world’s most desirable luxury vehicles and services for the most discerning customers. Our long-term strategic partnership with NVIDIA will unlock a world of potential for our future vehicles as the business continues its transformation into a truly global, digital powerhouse.”
Jensen Huang, Founder & CEO, NVIDIA, said, “Next-generation cars will transform automotive into one of the largest and most advanced technology industries. Fleets of software-defined, programmable cars will offer new functionalities and services for the life of the vehicles. We are thrilled to partner with Jaguar Land Rover to reimagine the future of transportation and create the most advanced cars.”