Why Do Autonomous Vehicles Need NPUs? Is GPU Not Enough?

Why Do Autonomous Vehicles Need NPUs? Is GPU Not Enough?

“Which chip has the strongest computing power? NPU specializes in autonomous driving!” When it comes to autonomous driving technology… how should I put it? Recently, it has been developing particularly fast, and the competition among various chip technologies is becoming increasingly fierce. As a journalist focusing on intelligent automotive configurations, I believe many people still … Read more

NVIDIA Jetson Thor Launches, Igniting the Era of General Robotics with Blackwell Engine

NVIDIA Jetson Thor Launches, Igniting the Era of General Robotics with Blackwell Engine

While everyone is still discussing ChatGPT and multimodal technologies, NVIDIA has dropped a bombshell – Jetson Thor. It is the latest and most powerful edge AI platform in the Jetson series, specifically designed for “Physical AI” and robotics. This is the brain for robots that are “daring to get things done and think critically”. 01 … Read more

NVIDIA Launches Jetson Thor: The ‘Blackwell Moment’ for the Robotics Industry?

NVIDIA Launches Jetson Thor: The 'Blackwell Moment' for the Robotics Industry?

On August 25, NVIDIA (NVDA.US) announced the full launch of its next-generation robotics computing platform, the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor developer kit and production modules, which will be available for global customers, including those in China. This product, referred to in the industry as the “robotic super brain,” not only embodies NVIDIA’s ambitions in the … Read more

NVIDIA Launches Jetson Thor, Achieving a 7.5x Performance Leap for Robot ‘Brains’

NVIDIA Launches Jetson Thor, Achieving a 7.5x Performance Leap for Robot 'Brains'

When robots perform precise stacking in warehouses, assist doctors during surgeries, or complete search and rescue missions in complex environments, they rely on a powerful ‘brain’.On August 25, NVIDIA announced that its latest robotic chip module, the Jetson AGX Thor, is now available as a developer kit for $3,499.NVIDIA refers to this chip as the … Read more

The Wave of Domestic Semiconductor Equipment: A Golden Path for Investors in the AI Computing Era

The Wave of Domestic Semiconductor Equipment: A Golden Path for Investors in the AI Computing Era

Driven by the explosive growth of AI computing power and domestic substitution, the semiconductor equipment industry is facing unprecedented investment opportunities. As the technological competition between China and the U.S. intensifies, the proportion of domestic chip procurement continues to rise. Semiconductor equipment, as a “bottleneck” in the upstream of the industrial chain, has become a … Read more

NVIDIA Unveils Next-Gen Robotics Chip: Jetson Thor with 7.5x AI Performance Boost

NVIDIA Unveils Next-Gen Robotics Chip: Jetson Thor with 7.5x AI Performance Boost

CAA Intelligence Sets Sail for a Shared Future This is a gift from Jensen Huang to the robots. On Monday, NVIDIA officially launched its next-generation robotics-specific chip, Jetson Thor. Compared to the previous generation Jetson Orin, the new generation aims to significantly enhance computing power to accommodate embodied intelligence algorithms, supporting various forms such as … Read more

NVIDIA Launches Robot Brain Chip, Ushering in a New Era of Embodied Intelligence

NVIDIA Launches Robot Brain Chip, Ushering in a New Era of Embodied Intelligence

On the evening of August 25, Beijing time, NVIDIA announced the launch of its Jetson AGX Thor robot chip module, specifically designed for robotics and autonomous driving computing platforms. This chip, referred to as the “robot brain,” will begin shipping next month, allowing customers to create robot prototypes with it. The new Jetson AGX Thor … Read more

Humanoid Robot Industry News – August 26, 2025

Humanoid Robot Industry News - August 26, 2025

Humanoid Robot Industry News Daily (2025.8.26) NVIDIA Releases Next-Generation Humanoid Robot Computing Platform Jetson Thor On August 25, AI chip leader NVIDIA officially launched its next-generation robot “brain” – Jetson Thor. This platform is built on NVIDIA’s Blackwell GPU, equipped with 128GB of memory, and can provide up to 2070 FP4 TFLOPS of AI computing … Read more

Shanghai, Xi’an, and Wuhan Bet on Silicon Photonic Chips

Shanghai, Xi'an, and Wuhan Bet on Silicon Photonic Chips

[Image] Shanghai, Xi’an, and Wuhan are betting on silicon photonic chips. In the “post-Moore era,” silicon photonic chips break through the traditional chip bottleneck with the advantages of photonic transmission, becoming a key support in fields such as AI computing power and autonomous driving. The three cities of Shanghai, Xi’an, and Wuhan have made precise … Read more

PCB Equipment Manufacturers: The Gold Diggers of the Industry

PCB Equipment Manufacturers: The Gold Diggers of the Industry

1. The surge in AI computing power demand drives the need for high-end PCBs, with domestic mainstream manufacturers actively expanding production. 1) Computing power demand: Against the backdrop of sustained high computing power demand from AIGC and others, the global server market is entering a new growth cycle starting in 2024. IDC predicts that from … Read more