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EP 486: Autonomous Driving: How new NVIDIA tech will make it a reality

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Mar 20, 2025
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Marco Pavone
Marco Pavone, Director of Autonomous Vehicle Research at NVIDIA and associate professor at Stanford, shares his insights on the cutting-edge advancements in autonomous driving technology. He unveils the Helios Full Stack System and discusses NVIDIAā€™s groundbreaking partnerships, including one with General Motors. Marco breaks down the challenges of scaling self-driving vehicles and emphasizes the role of data-driven paradigms. He also sheds light on how generative AI and innovative simulation technologies are paving the way for the future of road safety.
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ANECDOTE

From Mars to Earth

  • Marco Pavone has a background in robotics and AI, specializing in autonomous decision-making.
  • He worked on the Mars landing mission before joining Stanford and NVIDIA.
INSIGHT

Helios: A Holistic Approach to AV Safety

  • NVIDIA's Helios is a full-stack system for autonomous driving, encompassing hardware, software, tools, and safety principles.
  • It unifies NVIDIA's automotive safety investments and aims to boost safety for both NVIDIA and its partners.
INSIGHT

AVs: A Gradual Reality

  • Autonomous vehicles are becoming a reality, with robotaxis operating without safety drivers and advanced driver-assistance systems widely available.
  • Scaling deployments to new cities and generalizing algorithms remain key challenges.
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