ThunderSoft and Geely Auto, in collaboration with NVIDIA, unveiled AIBOX at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich on September 10, 2025. This industry-first solution integrates large AI models into mass-production vehicles, powered by ThunderSoft's AquaDrive AIOS and NVIDIA's DRIVE AGX platform, enabling seamless real-time inference for advanced in-car experiences.
ThunderSoft and Geely launch AIBOX, bringing large AI models to production vehicles.
Built on NVIDIA DRIVE AGX and ThunderSoft's AquaDrive AIOS for multi-agent AI systems.
Addresses edge compute barriers with plug-and-play, configurable AI hardware-software solution.
Supports scenarios like personalized greetings, proactive recommendations, and enhanced sentry mode.
Elastic architecture adapts to entry-level and premium vehicle models without EE changes.
Geely Galaxy M9 with AIBOX received over 40,000 pre-orders in 24 hours.
The automotive industry is shifting toward software-defined vehicles, where large AI models drive multi-agent systems for intelligent cockpits. Traditional edge compute limitations have hindered scalability, but AIBOX provides a full-stack solution that lowers costs and accelerates deployment. "The race in smart vehicles ultimately comes down to AI compute and real-world deployment," said Larry Geng, Co-founder and Executive President of ThunderSoft. The AIBOX's software-hardware co-optimization and cross-domain integration democratize large-model capabilities for automakers worldwide.
AIBOX combines advanced software and hardware for efficient, scalable AI in vehicles:
Full-Stack Software: AquaDrive AIOS, based on NVIDIA DriveOS, handles compute allocation, model scheduling, and scenario adaptation for millisecond-level responses.
Multi-Agent Capabilities: Deploys AI agents for personalized greetings, proactive recommendations, enhanced sentry mode, parking memory, and GUI interactions.
Elastic Compute Architecture: Leverages NVIDIA DRIVE AGX for seamless adaptation across vehicle tiers without altering electrical architectures.
Robust Hardware Design: Supports air- and liquid-cooling for stable performance in varied environments.
Cross-Domain Compatibility: Open-standard interfaces integrate with cockpit domains and enable multi-modal data fusion.
The AIBOX launch marks a milestone in the ThunderSoft-Geely-NVIDIA partnership, validating market demand through the Geely Galaxy M9's rapid pre-orders. "AI computing power is the backbone of the intelligent cockpit," said Xiaojuan Wang, President of Geely External Collaboration Research Institute. "The Geely Galaxy M9, equipped with AI innovations, received over 40,000 pre-orders within just 24 hours—a strong validation of the market's demand for true intelligence." NVIDIA's Rishi Dhall added, "Our collaboration with ThunderSoft empowers automakers like Geely to run large AI models directly in the vehicle, unlocking innovative in-cabin experiences."
ThunderSoft's vision of "technology first, ecosystem-driven, and global expansion" positions AIBOX as a standard for scaled AI deployment, fostering smarter, safer mobility worldwide.
ThunderSoft is a global provider of smart device solutions and services, specializing in AI, automotive, and IoT technologies. Listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE: 300496), ThunderSoft drives innovation through partnerships with NVIDIA and automakers like Geely.
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