Hyundai Motor Group has postponed the launch of its proprietary autonomous driving system to the end of 2029, a two-year delay from the original 2027 schedule. During this transition, the company will partner with Nvidia to accelerate the deployment of its driver-assistance technology.
The collaboration with Nvidia is set to begin in 2028, focusing on the introduction of L2+ and L2++ level driver-assistance systems. Hyundai executive Park Min-woo stated that the company will co-develop the technology with Nvidia while using the collected data to train its internal software platform, Atria.
The new strategy marks a shift from the previous focus on purely internal development, which was prioritized by former executive Song Chang-hyun before his departure in December. Park Min-woo, who joined Hyundai in January, is leading the deepened partnership with Nvidia.
Vehicles built on the Nvidia Hyperion 10 platform will initially forgo expensive LiDAR sensors in favor of cameras, ultrasonic sensors, and millimeter-wave radar. Hyundai is still evaluating the feasibility of adding LiDAR for future L3 autonomous systems to ensure sensor redundancy and safety.
