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Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) is developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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On January 5, 2023, at CES in Las Vegas, Archer announced a partnership with Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) to enhance aviation safety using Nvidia’s IGX Thor platform.
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This partnership aims to disrupt a $9 trillion low-altitude market, targeting both urban mobility and military applications.
Archer Aviation is making strides towards commercializing eVTOL aircraft, partnering with Nvidia to leverage advanced AI for enhanced aircraft safety. This collaboration will utilize Nvidia’s IGX Thor system to develop predictive analytics tools for flight data, potentially revolutionizing air traffic management and paving the way for autonomous aerial systems.
This marks Nvidia’s second major partnership with an eVTOL developer, following its previous relationship with Joby Aviation. The collaboration symbolizes a critical growth opportunity for Nvidia, expanding its influence in the physical AI sector amidst rising competition.
