In a significant move towards enhancing vehicle automation, Astemo Americas, Inc. has announced its collaboration with NVIDIA, stepping into the role of a Tier-1 partner within the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion ecosystem. This partnership is set to reshape the development of autonomous vehicles as it focuses on the creation of dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor electronic control units (ECUs) specifically designed for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
The NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion serves as a benchmark architecture that automakers can leverage to create and implement highly automated and autonomous driving systems. By utilizing NVIDIA's cutting-edge technology, Astemo aims to propel the automotive industry from traditional Level-2 automation to more advanced software-defined Level-4-ready vehicles.
Astemo focuses on dual System-on-Chip (SoC) development that supports high-performance computing essential for next-generation vehicle platforms. This initiative will not only strengthen Astemo's position in the ongoing global transition towards electrified and intelligent driving solutions but also enhance the automakers’ ability to make substantial progress in the realm of autonomous driving technology.
Mathieu Devillard, the executive vice president and leader of the Electrification Business Division at Astemo, emphasized the importance of this partnership by stating, "Astemo's electrification and software-defined vehicle capabilities are central to where mobility is headed." By aligning with NVIDIA, Astemo expects to accelerate the development of groundbreaking technologies that support scalable and cost-efficient solutions for the automotive sector.
Rishi Dhall, the vice president of automotive at NVIDIA, commented on the collaboration, noting that it brings scalable autonomous driving platforms closer to actual production.
Astemo brings decades of experience in Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) to the table, providing functionally safe, over-the-air (OTA) ready technologies that have been tested extensively in real-world driving conditions. The partnership with NVIDIA equips Astemo to deliver software-defined vehicle-ready intelligence powered by advanced AI computations, optimizing workloads for both conversational AI and management processing units (MPUs).
Astemo’s flexible architecture offers a scalable central compute solution tailored to meet diverse platform demands, ensuring that these advancements in vehicle intelligence are complemented by high-performance computing that is efficient with power and thermal management.
Astemo is a global joint venture based in Tokyo, Japan, involving significant players like Hitachi, Honda Motor Co., and JIC Capital. With a workforce exceeding 80,000 across various regions worldwide, the company operates not only in Americas but also in Asia, Europe, and Japan, establishing itself as a major supplier within the automotive industry. The company is engaged in innovating, manufacturing, and supplying automotive parts, industrial machinery, and advanced systems while supporting sustainable societal progression.
Astemo Americas, the company’s North American subsidiary, focuses on producing advanced engine management systems, electric powertrains, and integrated vehicle controls while adhering strictly to industry standards such as ISO 9001/IATF 16949. Through its commitment to technological innovation and sustainability, Astemo aims to create enriched corporate value and contribute to the automotive industry's evolution toward electrification and autonomy.
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