Lenovo Works with SWM to Develop Next-Generation Robotaxi on NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor

SWM, a leading South Korean autonomous mobility solutions company, Lenovo announced a collaboration to co-develop a new generation Robotaxi. Together, Lenovo and SWM aim to set new benchmarks in safety and efficiency for the future of intelligent mobility.

At the heart of the collaboration is SWM’s newly unveiled AP-700 autonomous driving platform, powered by Lenovo Vehicle Computing’s Level 4 autonomous driving domain controller AD1.

Built on the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor platform, AD1 is engineered to meet the highest automotive standards. It features the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, delivering over 2,000 TFLOPS of AI computing power at FP8/INT8, and is designed for transformer and generative AI workloads.

This enables more accurate perception, faster decision-making, and smoother vehicle control, supporting safe interaction with complex road users at the scale required for Level 4 Robotaxi operations. For customers, this translates directly into safer, smoother, and more reliable autonomous driving in real-world conditions.

Peter Xu, Vice President and Head of Vehicle Computing, Lenovo, stated, “This collaboration marks another significant step from autonomous driving validation toward safe, reliable, and scalable deployment. AD1, powered by NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor, provides not just immense computing power, but a vehicle-grade platform built for real-world safety and performance. Together with SWM and NVIDIA, we are laying a trustworthy foundation for the next era of urban mobility.”

Ki Hyuk Kim, Representative Director of SWM, added, “Working with Lenovo and NVIDIA represents a decisive leap forward in globalizing our autonomous taxi technology. Combining cutting-edge AI compute with our advanced driving software will elevate the Robotaxi to world-class standards in safety and reliability. We plan to launch services initially in Japan, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, with a vision to expand globally.”

Rishi Dhall, Vice President of Automotive, NVIDIA, said, “The collaboration between SWM and Lenovo highlights how the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform is enabling the next generation of scalable, safety-certified Robotaxi systems. By combining advanced AI compute, functionally safe sensor architecture, and a full autonomous driving software stack, this work demonstrates how developers can bring complex, real-world autonomous applications from development to deployment with confidence.”

Since it began in 2017, SWM has focused on autonomous technology development and commercialization. In September 2024, it launched South Korea’s first fully driverless taxi service in Seoul’s Gangnam district, maintaining a flawless safety record to date. SWM also collaborates with public-sector organizations including Seoul Metropolitan Government, Seoul Taxi Association, Gwangju Metropolitan City, and Ministry of Trade Industry and Resources on future mobility ecosystems.

By building on the Thor-based platform, Lenovo Vehicle Computing extends Lenovo’s Hybrid AI vision into real-world applications, delivering scalable, production-ready solutions that support safe, efficient, and intelligent urban transportation.

About SWM

SWM Co., Ltd. is a Korea-based autonomous driving technology company focused on software- and AI-driven mobility solutions. Founded in 2005, SWM has grown through more than 20 years of continuous innovation, supported by a highly R&D-driven workforce. The company develops Robotaxi solutions, Autonomous Driving System (ADS) products, and cockpit software, and has achieved multiple industry milestones, including Korea’s first demand-responsive autonomous public transportation service and the first commercial operation under a conditional autonomous driving transport license. With the goal of realizing safe and convenient mobility, SWM is advancing its autonomous driving technologies in complex urban environments, including Seoul, while preparing to expand its services domestically and into global markets.

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com