Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) plans to integrate Nvidia’s Drive technology into a range of smart platforms including autonomous automotive fleets.
At the fourth annual Hon Hai Tech Day, Foxconn also introduced a range of electric vehicles (EVs) for both professional and consumer use.
The deal with Nvidia will focus on building smart platforms based on Nvidia technologies. This includes adopting the Nvidia Drive Hyperion 9 module powered by Nvidia’s Drive Thor automotive system-on-chip. Because Foxconn is a contract manufacturer, the deal will allow the company to build automotive solutions based on Nvidia Drive technology for global automakers.
Nvidia’s Drive Thor system-on-chip will be the heart of the Hyperion 9 autonomous platform used by Foxconn to create autonomous automotive fleets. Source: Nvidia
It will serve as a tier-one manufacturer for Nvidia Drive Orin-based electronic control units and later Drive Thor-based ECUs in the future. Automotive OEMs can then use these modules to integrate it into future autonomous driving vehicles.
Additionally, Nvidia’s Isaac autonomous mobile robotic platform will be used in smart manufacturing robots for Foxconn’s facilities and Nvidia’s Metropolis video analytics platform will be used for Foxconn’s smart city endeavors.
EV cargo van
At Hon Hai Tech Day, Foxconn unveiled the Model N electric cargo van designed for professional use cases.
Model N will include not just an electric engine but will include innovations the company thinks will benefit van users such as:
- Automatic flipping cargo compartment steps
- Safety warning lights
- Electric rear rolling door
- Tap and unload one-button design
The company also gave updates on the Model B, its sport crossover EV, Model C, Foxconn’s family size electric SUV and disclosed the launch of its first self-developed prototype low earth orbit (LEO) satellite during Hon Hai Tech Day.
