AEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIDR), a global leader in software-defined lidar solutions, has announced the integration of its long-range Apollo lidar with the NVIDIA AGX DRIVE Thor™ automotive computing platform. The integration will be showcased at CES, highlighting a powerful new architecture for next-generation physical AI systems. By combining AEye’s high-performance, software-defined Apollo lidar with NVIDIA’s Thor centralized AI compute, the solution delivers advanced sensing and perception capabilities for autonomous vehicles and intelligent transportation systems. The system enables real-time, high-precision data processing over extended ranges, supporting complex decision-making in dynamic environments. This collaboration underscores a significant step forward in the development of scalable, AI-driven perception systems that are essential for the future of autonomous mobility. The integration is designed to support a wide range of applications, from advanced driver assistance systems to fully autonomous vehicles, with a focus on safety, reliability, and adaptability. AEye and NVIDIA are working together to push the boundaries of what’s possible in physical AI, where perception, processing, and action are tightly synchronized. The new platform is expected to play a key role in accelerating the deployment of intelligent, self-driving systems across global markets.