Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) continues to showcase its dominance in the tech industry with a slew of announcements at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The company’s CEO Jensen Huang took center stage to unveil several groundbreaking AI-powered products, solidifying Nvidia’s position as a leader in artificial intelligence.
Project DIGITS: A Desktop-Sized Personal AI Supercomputer
Huang unveiled Project DIGITS, a desktop-sized personal AI supercomputer that packs the GB10 Grace Blackwell super chip. This device is designed to provide users with an unparalleled level of performance and flexibility when it comes to AI processing. The Project DIGITS system boasts 256 GB of memory and 320 TFLOPS of performance, making it an ideal solution for developers, researchers, and enthusiasts alike.
RTX 5000 GPU Series: A Leap Forward in Graphics Performance
The RTX 5000 GPU series is the latest addition to Nvidia’s lineup of graphics processing units (GPUs). These new GPUs promise significant improvements in performance and power efficiency, making them an attractive option for gamers, content creators, and professionals. The RTX 5090 chips are particularly noteworthy, as they can run AI models and perform computer graphics with ease.
Laptops Featuring the RTX 50-Series: A New Era in Mobile Gaming
Nvidia also announced a range of laptops that feature the new RTX 50-series GPUs. These devices promise to deliver exceptional gaming performance, even on-the-go. The integration of AI-powered graphics processing units (GPUs) enables laptops to run complex games and applications with ease, making them an attractive option for gamers.
Grace Blackwell NVLink 72: A High-Speed Interconnect Solution
The Grace Blackwell NVLink 72 system is a high-speed interconnect solution that enables fast data transfer between Nvidia’s GPUs. This technology promises to improve the performance of applications that rely on AI processing, such as gaming and professional workloads.
AI-Powered Gaming with PUBG: Battlegrounds
Nvidia revealed that its new RTX 5090 chips will be able to run AI models and perform computer graphics, including helping game makers integrate generative AI into their characters in games like PUBG: Battlegrounds. This integration enables more realistic and engaging gameplay experiences.
Toyota Partners with Nvidia for Automotive AI Solutions
Nvidia announced a partnership with Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:TM) to provide driver-assistance chips and software for its vehicles. The collaboration aims to enhance Toyota’s automated driving capabilities using Nvidia’s Drive AGX Orin platform.
Growing Demand for Autonomous Vehicles
The automotive vertical business is expected to grow significantly, with Nvidia projecting a revenue of approximately $5 billion in fiscal 2026. Several major players in the industry have already partnered with Nvidia to integrate its AI-powered solutions into their vehicles.
Nvidia Drive AGX Clients
Some notable clients of Nvidia’s Drive AGX platform include:
- BYD Co (OTC:BYDDF) (OTC:BYDDY)
- Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:LI)
- Lucid Group Inc (NASDAQ:LCID)
- Rivian Automotive, Inc (NASDAQ:RIVN)
- Xiaomi Corp (OTC:XIACF) (OTC:XIACY)
- ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding (NYSE:ZK)
Meta and Nvidia’s Open-Source Llama Models
Nvidia is collaborating with Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) to innovate open-source Llama models. These models have the potential to outperform OpenAI, according to Daniel Newman of The Futurum Group.
The ‘ChatGPT Moment’ for General Robotics
Huang stated that the "ChatGPT moment" for general robotics is just around the corner. This refers to the widespread adoption and application of AI in various industries, including robotics.
Cosmos Foundation Models: Affordable AI Solutions for Robotics and Self-Driving Cars
Nvidia’s Cosmos foundation models generate photorealistic video to train robots and self-driving cars at a more affordable cost. These models will be available on an "open license," similar to Meta’s Llama 3 language models.
Potential Upside from Nvidia’s Robotics
Vivek Arya, a Bank of America analyst, believes that Nvidia’s robotics segment has significant potential for growth and is drawing parallels with the metaverse and autonomous cars.
Price Action:
NVDA stock is up 2.20% at $152.87 premarket as of the last check on Tuesday.
Conclusion
Nvidia’s CES event showcased its commitment to advancing AI technology across various industries, including gaming, robotics, and automotive. The company’s announcements demonstrate its continued dominance in the tech industry and solidify its position as a leader in artificial intelligence.
Sources:
- Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA)
- Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT)
- Foxconn
- Reuters
- CNBC
- Wall Street Journal
- The Futurum Group
- Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META)
Related Topics:
- AI in gaming
- Robotics and AI
- Automotive AI solutions
- Nvidia’s Drive AGX platform
- Open-source Llama models
- Cosmos foundation models