NVIDIA DRIVE DEVELOPER FAQ

The NVIDIA DRIVE AGX™ Developer Kit provides the hardware, software, and sample applications needed for the development of production-level AVs. The DRIVE AGX system is built on production, auto-grade silicon and engineered with security in mind, featuring an open software framework. NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin and NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor platforms are available for purchase.

NVIDIA DriveOS (previously DRIVE OS) is the reference operating system and associated software stack, which includes DriveWorks, CUDA, TensorRT, NvMedia, NvStreams, and Developer Tools, designed specifically for developing and deploying autonomous applications on DRIVE AGX-based hardware. DriveWorks provides an automotive-grade middleware with accelerated algorithms and versatile tools.

NVIDIA DriveWorks SDK enables developers to implement autonomous vehicle (AV) solutions by providing a comprehensive library of modules, developer tools, and reference applications that leverage the computing power of the DRIVE AGX platform. It is designed to achieve the full throughput limits of the computer, enabling real-time self-driving applications.

Once you order and receive your NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Developer Kit, please review the DRIVE AGX Start Page and Getting Started Guide for an overview of all resources relevant to developing with the DRIVE AGX platform. If you have any questions, please check out the forum.

NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Developer Kits are available for purchase from authorized distributors.

Yes, NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin Developer Kits are still available for purchase. See NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Developer Kits for more details.

NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin Developer Kit SKU10 is available for bench development. For in-vehicle development, a vehicle accessory kit may be purchased separately for use with SKU10.

NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor Developer Kit SKU10 is available for bench development. DRIVE AGX Thor Developer Kit SKU12 is available for in-vehicle development. To learn more about SKU10 vs SKU12, refer to the DRIVE AGX Thor Development Platform document.

DriveOS software which is pre-flashed on DRIVE AGX platforms, is ECCN: EAR99.

DRIVE AGX Orin and Thor Developer Kits are ECCN: 4A994.L.

Refer to the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin Regulatory Compliance and Safety Guide for more information on DRIVE AGX Orin Developer Kits.

Refer to the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor Regulatory Compliance and Safety Guide (SKU10) or NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor Regulatory Compliance and Safety Guide (SKU12) for more information on DRIVE AGX Thor Developer Kits.

Please contact NVClassification@nvidia.com if you need additional information.

Refer to NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor Developer Kit Accessories and NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor Hardware Quick Start Guide for DRIVE AGX Thor accessories.

Refer to NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin Developer Kit Accessories and NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin Hardware Quick Start Guide for DRIVE AGX Orin accessories.

The DRIVE AGX platforms are compatible with a number of sensors and peripherals from different vendors. A full list for DRIVE AGX Orin is available on DRIVE AGX Orin Ecosystem Vendors | NVIDIA Developer. A full list for DRIVE AGX Thor is available on DRIVE AGX Thor Ecosystem Vendors | NVIDIA Developer.

If you can’t find what you're looking for in the downloads, public documentation, or forum, please contact your NVIDIA representative or reach out directly.

To compare DRIVE AGX Thor vs Orin, refer to the DRIVE AGX page.