At the same time, NVIDIA has rolled out its new Jetson Thor chips. Development of these superchips has the Robotics LLC poised to support this emerging and constantly-expanding field. Set to be released at a price point of $3,499, these chips will drive progress on their self-driving skills, especially for Chinese auto brands. The firm believes these advancements will play an important role in driving its innovation-led growth strategy beyond AI.
NVIDIA’s CEO and co-founder, Jensen Huang, recently touted the promise of robotics as a key growth driver for the company. In the last few years, NVIDIA has been on a historic growth spree, with total sales featuring a threefold increase over the last two years. This tidal wave of new funding is part of a major trend in applied technology, as companies rush to invest in AI and robotics.
These Jetson Thor chips are incredible, featuring 128GB of memory. This feature is especially critical, as it allows them to store big AI models powering sophisticated robots functions. That much memory is enough for developers to make clever robots that can accomplish nuanced and complicated tasks. The chips are said to be 7.5x faster than their predecessor, allowing for faster processing and better overall performance.
NVIDIA will begin shipping the first Jetson Thor kits next month. For businesses needing orders larger than 1,000 chips, the cost per module will be reduced to $2,999. The chips are built around the highly capable Blackwell graphics processor. NVIDIA is deploying this same processor in its other newly announced AI and gaming chips. This innovative technology further highlights NVIDIA’s long-standing dedication to delivering powerful, stable infrastructure to industries and enterprises.
Just this past May, NVIDIA’s Jetson AGX Thor unit surpassed this impressive quarterly sales figure with $567 million in sales. That’s a stunning 72% jump over this time last year. This strong performance speaks to the increasing demand for robotics solutions and further emphasizes the company’s strategic focus on this red-hot robotics market.
Deepu Talla, NVIDIA’s vice president of robotics and edge AI, clarified the company’s role in this evolution.
“We do not build robots, we do not build cars, but we enable the whole industry with our infrastructure computers and the associated software.” – Deepu Talla
It’s clear that NVIDIA is continuing to iterate and expand its product offerings within the fast-moving world of robotics. This further establishes the company’s leadership position, providing the critical technology that drives the industry forward. With powerful hardware and shrewd pricing, it will attract a wider range of customers. Like these customers, you’re likely ready to unleash the full potential of your robots.