NVIDIA has introduced the Jetson Thor, the latest generation of its Jetson AGX system-on-module, designed to drive innovation in robotics and physical AI. The announcement was made by CEO Jensen Huang, who has repeatedly expressed confidence that robotics represents the company’s greatest opportunity outside of artificial intelligence. The Jetson Thor developer kit and T5000 production modules are designed to deliver advanced computing power for robots that can interact with and shape the physical world.
The launch marks a significant leap forward for NVIDIA’s Jetson range, which has been steadily evolving to meet the growing demands of AI-driven robotics. “We’ve built Jetson Thor for the millions of developers working on robotic systems that interact with and increasingly shape the physical world,” said Huang.
Advanced computing with Blackwell GPU architecture
Jetson Thor is built on NVIDIA’s Blackwell GPU architecture, a platform that significantly raises performance levels. Compared to its predecessor, Jetson Orin, the new module delivers 7.5 times more AI computing capability while improving energy efficiency by 3.5 times. This enables robots to handle more complex workloads while reducing power consumption, making the technology more suitable for large-scale commercial and industrial applications.
The system is capable of running generative AI models, including large language models and advanced visual models, giving robots a greater ability to interpret and understand their environments. This development is expected to accelerate innovation across sectors where robotics plays an increasingly important role, including logistics, healthcare, manufacturing, and autonomous mobility.
The module operates on NVIDIA’s comprehensive Jetson software platform, specifically designed for physical AI and robotics use cases. This integration enables developers to easily deploy AI-driven functionality on robots without needing to build systems from scratch.
Growing adoption and pricing details
NVIDIA’s Jetson platform has already gained traction among some of the world’s leading technology and robotics companies. Amazon, Meta, Agility Robotics and Boston Dynamics are among its high-profile users, demonstrating the company’s reach in the robotics sector.
Jetson Thor is now available for developers and companies looking to integrate advanced AI into their robotics projects. The developer kit is priced at US$3,499, while the Thor T5000 modules, intended for installation in production-ready robots, are available for US$2,999 per unit. The production modules are sold in bulk, with a minimum order requirement of 1,000 units.
This latest release reinforces NVIDIA’s ambition to dominate both the AI and robotics sectors, offering hardware and software solutions to support a rapidly evolving technological landscape. With its significant performance upgrades and industry-leading software support, Jetson Thor is poised to become a key player in the development of next-generation robotics systems.
