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Lenovo has successfully launched the Lenovo AD1, a cutting-edge L4 autonomous driving domain controller, from its largest manufacturing base in Hefei. This achievement positions Lenovo among the first automotive tier-one suppliers globally to implement the NVIDIA Drive Thor platform.
Key Highlights:
- 2100 TOPS AI computing power
- CPU computing power: 174 based on SPECrate 2017
- Highest functional safety level: ASIL-D (ISO 26262)
- Cybersecurity standard: ISO 21434 compliance
- Versatile sensor interfaces
- Purpose-built for SAE Level 4 autonomous driving
- Applications: RoboTaxi, RoboTruck, RoboBus, RoboSweeper
The AD1 boasts impressive specifications, including 2100 TOPS@FP8/INT8 AI computing power and a CPU computing power of 174 SPECrate 2017. Its safety and cybersecurity standards are among the highest in the industry, meeting ASIL-D of ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 respectively. Designed for commercial SAE Level 4 autonomous driving scenarios, the AD1 emphasizes high computing power, safety, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and minimal maintenance costs.
As the autonomous driving industry advances in 2024, the adoption of Level 4 self-driving vehicles is nearing a critical point for widespread implementation. The demand for high-performance computing in autonomous driving has surged, driven by end-to-end large model technology. Lenovo’s intelligent driving domain controller product line utilizes NVIDIA DRIVE Thor, incorporating FP4 and FP8 operations for AI inference, which enhances efficiency and maintains precision comparable to FP16. This results in a fivefold increase in the inference speed of Transformer models. WeRide has adopted Lenovo’s domain control scheme for its next-generation autonomous driving technology platform.
In the future, Lenovo will expand its offerings to the L3 and L2++ ADAS market, providing various configurations to enhance safety and convenience in ADAS features. The Lenovo UltraBoost AI middleware will further enhance computational efficiency, operator enhancement, and task scheduling.
Lenovo‘s vehicle computing team is committed to promoting the development of autonomous driving technology and the transformation of driverless commercial vehicles. In line with its vision of “AI for All,” Lenovo continues to innovate its solutions and services through advanced technologies and successful ICT experiences, aiming to deliver a unified and coherent smart experience, transforming consumers’ lives.
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