Kakao Mobility and Nvidia plan to pair the ride-hailing company’s autonomous-driving AI with Nvidia’s computing platform in work toward a Level 4 system intended to meet global standards.
The companies signed a memorandum of understanding in Seoul during Nvidia AI Day, a two-day event hosted by the chipmaker that began Monday. The agreement brings Kakao Mobility’s proprietary driving models together with Nvidia’s computing resources.
Kakao Mobility said Nvidia Halos, an integrated safety system, would be part of its work to develop, test and operate autonomous-driving technology.
In a company release, CEO Ryu Gung-seon said the partnership would advance Kakao Mobility’s end-to-end driving program, help it prepare for Level 4 commercial deployment and connect it to a global technology ecosystem linking software, components and vehicle manufacturers.
