Nvidia’s Drive AGX Thor Powers Nuro’s Lucid Robotaxi Tests; Eaton Adopts Vera Rubin Chip
Nvidia’s Drive AGX Thor computer will power Nuro’s upcoming driverless testing of Lucid Gravity SUVs, part of Uber’s expanded $500M investment and 35,000 robotaxi order. Separately, Eaton tapped Nvidia’s Vera Rubin AI chip architecture for next-gen DC power distribution, highlighting Nvidia’s growing industrial AI reach.
1. Nuro Expands Driverless Testing
California DMV modified Nuro’s existing driverless permit to include Lucid Gravity SUVs, authorizing testing without onboard safety drivers later this year using Nvidia’s Drive AGX Thor platform.
2. Uber Boosts Lucid Robotaxi Order
Uber increased its Lucid commitment to $500 million and a minimum 35,000 robotaxi-ready vehicles, including at least 10,000 Gravity SUVs and 25,000 mid-size EVs all integrating Nuro’s autonomous system.
3. Eaton Leverages Nvidia Vera Rubin Chip
Eaton outlined a partnership to incorporate Nvidia’s forthcoming Vera Rubin AI chip into direct current power distribution solutions for AI data centers, aiming to optimize efficiency in next-generation factory infrastructure.