Volvo to Use Nvidia Technologies for Hands-Free Driving
The Level 2++ system will be capable of operating on urban roads, recognizing traffic lights and signs. The launch is planned before the end of the decade.
For the project, Volvo will utilize the Nvidia Hyperion platform with high-performance chips and additional sensors installed around the vehicle. The Alpamayo software platform will analyze complex road situations and determine when to turn, brake, or accelerate. Lidar will not be included in the configuration, though the company may add such a sensor later.
Volvo will also integrate its own driver behavior analysis technologies into the system. These assess human actions in more detail than standard attention monitoring systems. Vehicles will be able to exchange data about hazards, roadworks, and other conditions ahead, potentially expanding the system's awareness zone.
The feature is planned to be available across Volvo's entire lineup—from base to premium models. The company has not yet specified which vehicles will receive it first. Nvidia expects the collaboration to help Volvo develop a business model with regular software offerings.
