The collaboration was announced during Nvidia's GPU Technology Conference (GTC) in San Jose, California. Despite initial hesitations from GM regarding the cost of Nvidia's software and GPUs, the deal was finalized amid increasing competition and regulatory uncertainties. Nvidia's Omniverse platform, which connects physical environments with digital twins to optimize processes, has been used by companies like BMW and Amazon Robotics. The partnership is part of Nvidia's efforts to diversify its automotive business, which has traditionally focused on data centers and GPUs.
Key takeaways:
- General Motors and Nvidia have announced a strategic collaboration to use Nvidia's AI services and products for GM's next-generation vehicles and factories.
- The collaboration includes building custom AI systems using Nvidia's compute platforms, such as "Omniverse with Cosmos," to optimize GM's factory planning and robotics.
- GM will use "Nvidia Drive AGX" for in-vehicle hardware to enhance advanced driver-assistance systems and in-cabin safety experiences.
- Nvidia's Omniverse platform is being used by various companies, and GM has been testing it since 2022 for designing digital twins of its design centers and processes.