General Motors and NVIDIA have announced a collaboration to integrate artificial intelligence across next-generation vehicle development, manufacturing, and robotics. The partnership is set to reshape automotive production and mobility, leveraging accelerated computing, simulation, and AI-driven automation.
The collaboration will see GM implement NVIDIA’s advanced computing platforms, including Omniverse with Cosmos, to enhance manufacturing operations. This includes the use of digital twins for factory planning, AI-driven robotics for material handling and precision welding, and simulation tools to optimise production. GM will also integrate NVIDIA DRIVE AGX into future vehicles, bringing AI-powered safety features and advanced driver-assistance systems into the next wave of automotive design.
AI transforming automotive manufacturing
Mary Barra, chair and CEO of General Motors, emphasised the role of AI in reshaping the industry. “GM has enjoyed a longstanding partnership with NVIDIA, leveraging its GPUs across our operations,” she said. “AI not only optimises manufacturing processes and accelerates virtual testing but also helps us build smarter vehicles while empowering our workforce to focus on craftsmanship. By merging technology with human ingenuity, we unlock new levels of innovation in vehicle manufacturing and beyond.”
Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, reinforced the significance of AI’s expanding role in mobility. “The era of physical AI is here, and together with GM, we’re transforming transportation, from vehicles to the factories where they’re made,” he added. “We are thrilled to partner with GM to build AI systems tailored to their vision, craft and know-how.”
GM has long invested in NVIDIA’s GPU platforms to train AI models across simulation, validation, and operational automation. By expanding this collaboration, GM aims to reduce downtime in its factories through digital twin technology, allowing production lines to be tested and optimised in virtual environments before implementation in the physical world. Robotics platforms trained on NVIDIA’s AI models will also take on increasingly complex tasks in assembly plants, increasing both efficiency and safety in production workflows.
Accelerating the future of intelligent vehicles
A key component of the collaboration is the use of NVIDIA DRIVE AGX, powered by the new Blackwell architecture, which is designed to deliver up to 1,000 trillion operations per second. The system runs on the safety-certified NVIDIA DriveOS operating system, providing the high-performance compute necessary for advancing automated driving capabilities at scale. The technology is expected to enhance in-cabin safety and driving experiences, accelerating the transition towards more intelligent and autonomous vehicles.
The automotive industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation, driven by AI and software-defined systems. For GM, this collaboration signals an expansion of its digital capabilities beyond vehicle development, embedding AI into the very fabric of its industrial processes. With AI increasingly defining the next generation of automotive innovation, partnerships such as this highlight how legacy manufacturers are adapting to an era where intelligence is embedded at every level of production and mobility.
