Kakao Mobility, Nvidia team up to develop Level 4 autonomous driving technology

SEOUL, November 9 - Kakao Mobility, the ride-sharing arm of Kakao Corporation, announced a strategic partnership with Nvidia Corporation on Monday, following a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed during Nvidia's AI Day event in Seoul. The collaboration aims to develop a Level 4 autonomous driving system that adheres to global standards.

This joint effort will leverage Kakao Mobility's proprietary autonomous driving AI models and Nvidia's high-performance AI computing platform. To achieve their goal, Kakao Mobility will utilize Nvidia's Halos, an integrated safety system developed by the U.S. chipmaker. According to Kakao Mobility's CEO, Ryu Gung-seon, this partnership will not only hasten the progress of their end-to-end autonomous driving technology but also position the company as a key player in the global technology landscape, bridging software, components, and vehicle manufacturers.