NVIDIA Unveils DRIVE AGX Thor Developer Kit for Automotive AI Innovation

As autonomous vehicle systems become increasingly complex—integrating reasoning, vision, language, action models, generative AI, and advanced sensor fusion—developers need powerful, efficient, and safety-certified tools to bring next-generation mobility solutions to life. NVIDIA has responded with the launch of the DRIVE AGX Thor developer kit, now available for preorder with delivery scheduled for September. Built on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, the kit features next-generation Arm Neoverse V3AE CPUs and runs on the NVIDIA DriveOS 7 software stack. It is specifically designed to support the demanding workloads of reasoning vision language action models, making it ideal for automotive development. The platform offers extensive I/O capabilities to connect to surround cameras, radars, lidars, and standard vehicle interfaces such as GbE, 10GbE, and PCI-Express. Engineered for automotive-grade reliability, DRIVE AGX Thor meets critical industry standards, including ISO 26262 for functional safety and ISO 21434 for cybersecurity, ensuring it is ready for real-world deployment. A growing ecosystem of global automotive leaders is already adopting DRIVE AGX Thor. Major carmakers including BYD, GAC, IM Motors, Li Auto, Volvo Cars, Xiaomi, and Zeekr are leveraging the platform to develop advanced driver-assistance and autonomous driving systems. In the commercial trucking space, companies such as Aurora, Gatik, PlusAI, and Waabi are using Thor to power their autonomous freight solutions. Leading AV software developers DeepRoute.ai, Nuro, WeRide, and ZYT are also building their platforms on DRIVE AGX Thor. Production systems based on the platform are available through Tier 1 suppliers including Continental Automotive, Desay SV, Lenovo, Magna, and Quanta. The platform is further supported by a network of sensor and embedded technology partners such as AdaCore, Lauterbach, OMNIVISION, QNX, and Vector, enhancing its integration capabilities and scalability. At the heart of NVIDIA’s approach to AV safety is Halo, a comprehensive safety framework that unifies hardware, software, and AI research. DRIVE AGX Thor and DriveOS are foundational components of Halo, delivering end-to-end safety from cloud to car. This holistic strategy ensures robust protection across all layers of autonomous systems. Developers interested in getting started can watch the unboxing video for DRIVE AGX Thor and join the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX SDK Developer Program. Additionally, the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor developer kit and Jetson T5000 modules are now available, empowering robotics developers to build the future of physical AI.