Nio IN 2024: Autonomous Driving Chip, SkyOS, 2nd-gen Nio Phone, and More
Nio IN 2024: Autonomous Driving Chip, SkyOS, 2nd-gen Nio Phone, and More
Nio's Shenji NX9031 chip has successfully taped out, marking a significant advancement in its autonomous driving chip development.
Nio的神迹NX9031芯片已经成功完成,标志着其自动驾驶芯片开发取得了重大进展。
Nio (NYSE: NIO) shared its latest research and development results at the Nio IN 2024 Tech Day event today, revealing where the company's R&D investments are being spent.
今天,Nio(纽交所:NIO)在Nio IN 2024 Tech Day活动上分享了其最新的研究和开发成果,揭示了该公司的研发投资正在哪些领域进行。
The electric vehicle (EV) maker unveiled progress on its autonomous driving chip, officially launched its SkyOS vehicle operating system, and launched its second-generation Nio Phone smartphone.
这家电动汽车制造商公布了其自主驾驶芯片的进展,正式推出了SkyOS车载操作系统,并推出了其第二代Nio Phone智能手机。
Shenji NX9031 chip
神迹NX9031芯片
Nio's Shenji NX9031 autonomous driving chip, the industry's first high-level smart driving chip to be manufactured using a 5 nm process, has been successfully taped out, William Li, founder, chairman and CEO of the EV maker, announced at an event today in Shanghai, where the maker is headquartered.
Nio的神迹NX9031自动驾驶芯片是行业中首个使用5纳米制程制造的高级智能驾驶芯片,并已于今天在总部上海的一个活动上成功完成,该公司的创始人、董事长和CEO李斌宣布。
Tape-out is a technical term used in the chip industry, which refers to the process of transforming a circuit design into a chip that can be produced on an assembly line after the chip design has been completed.
Tape-out是芯片行业中使用的一个技术术语,指在芯片设计完成后将电路设计转换成可在生产线上制造的芯片的过程。
After a successful tape-out, a chip prototype can begin mass production if it passes subsequent tests.
如果成功完成tape-out,则芯片原型机可以开始大规模生产,但需通过接下来的测试。
Nio unveiled the Shenji NX9031 at Nio Day 2023 held on December 23, 2023, and the chip will be used in the ET9 executive flagship sedan, which is already available for pre-order but deliveries won't start until the first quarter of 2025.
Nio在2023年12月23日举办的Nio Day 2023上推出了神迹NX9031芯片,并将在其ET9高管旗舰轿车中使用。该轿车已经开始接受预订,但交付将不会在2025年第一季度开始。
Li showed off a prototype of the Shenji NX9031 chip at today's launch event, but didn't mention whether TSMC, Samsung, or any other foundry will be manufacturing the chip.
李斌在今天的发布会上展示了神迹NX9031芯片的一个原型,但没有提到是台积电、三星还是其他代工厂将为其生产该芯片。
Li demonstrated the image processing capabilities of the Shenji NX9031 chip's ISP (Image Signal Processing) unit at the event, showing that the unit's strengths, including AI noise reduction algorithms, allow the cameras to more clearly recognize objects in its surroundings in low light.
李斌在发布会上展示了神迹NX9031芯片的ISP(图像信号处理)单元的图像处理能力,展示了该单元的优点,包括AI降噪算法,允许相机在低光环境下更清晰地识别周围的物体。
One Shenji NX9031 chip is comparable to the performance of four industry flagship chips, Li said.
李斌表示,一颗神迹NX9031芯片的性能相当于四颗行业旗舰芯片的性能。
Li didn't mention the name of the flagship chip today, but he said at last year's Nio Day event that a single Shenji NX9031 has comparable computing power to four Nvidia Drive Orin X chips. Nio's current NT 2.0 platform-based models come standard with four Orin X chips for a total computing power of 1,016 Tops.
李斌没有在今天提到行业旗舰芯片的名称,但他在去年的Nio Day活动上表示,一颗神迹NX9031的计算能力相当于四颗英伟达Drive Orin X芯片。Nio目前基于Nt 2.0平台的车型标配四颗Orin X芯片,总计算能力为1,016 Tops。
SkyOS operating system
SkyOS操作系统
Nio officially launched its full-domain operating system, SkyOS, today and gave a detailed overview of its architecture and performance.
Nio今天正式推出了其全域操作系统SkyOS,并详细介绍了其架构和性能。
The company unveiled SkyOS at its first Nio IN event last September, when it said it was China's first smart electric vehicle operating system.
该公司在去年9月的第一届Nio IN活动上推出了SkyOS,并表示它是中国第一个智能电动汽车操作系统。
SkyOS is characterized by high bandwidth, low latency, large computing power and high reliability, said Wang Qiyan, vice president of digital systems at Nio, at today's event.
Nio数字系统副总裁王奇晏在今天的发布会上表示,SkyOS具有高带宽、低延迟、大计算能力和高可靠性等特点。
The communication latency of SkyOS can be as low as less than 1 millisecond, which is much lower than Linux solutions, Wang said.
王奇晏表示,SkyOS的通信延迟可以低至不到1毫秒,远低于Linux解决方案。
For users, low latency means faster system response and shorter braking distances in an emergency, Wang said, providing an example.
王奇晏提供了一个例子,用户可以通过SkyOS获得更快的系统响应速度和更短的紧急刹车距离。
In addition, SkyOS has complete control over the data collection and flow links between the various intelligent systems, which allows information security to be ensured more effectively, Wang said.
此外,王奇晏表示,SkyOS可以完全控制各种智能系统之间的数据收集和流动链接,从而更有效地保障信息安全。
2nd-gen Nio Phone
第二代Nio手机
Nio has launched the second-generation Nio Phone today, and the Android phone is priced the same as its predecessor, with the starting price remaining at RMB 6,499 ($900).
Nio今天推出了第二代Nio手机,这款Android手机的价格与前代相同,起价仍为人民币6499元(约合900美元)。
Specifically, the device offers three options:
具体来说,该设备提供三个期权:
The 12 GB RAM with 512 GB storage version is priced at RMB 6,499.
The 12 GB RAM with 1 TB storage variant is priced at RMB 6,899.
The 16 GB RAM with 1 TB storage EP Edition is priced at RMB 7,499.
内存为12GB、存储容量为512GB的版本售价为人民币6499元。
内存为12GB、存储容量为1TB的版本售价为人民币6899元。
内存为16GB、存储容量为1TB的EP版售价为人民币7499元。
These three RAM and storage combinations are the same as the first-generation Nio Phone, which was launched on September 21 last year, and the corresponding versions are also priced the same.
这三种内存与存储组合与去年9月21日推出的第一代Nio手机相同,相应版本的售价也相同。
The second-generation Nio Phone features a 6.82-inch curved screen customized by Nio at Samsung, which has a higher cost, according to the company.
第二代Nio手机采用了Nio在三星专门定制的6.82英寸曲面屏幕,成本更高,据公司称。
The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and has an improved cooling system that can easily handle mainstream mobile games, according to Nio.
该智能手机采用高通骁龙8 Gen 3芯片,配备了更优秀的冷却系统,可以轻松处理主流移动游戏,据Nio称。
Nio has brought new capabilities for the second-generation Nio Phone to interact with vehicles, including the Nio Link feature, which is capable of calling up the vehicle's external cameras for live video streaming on supported mobile apps.
Nio为第二代Nio手机带来了可与车辆互动的新功能,包括Nio Link功能,可以在支持的手机应用上调用车辆的外部摄像头进行实时视频流。
The device comes with NOMI GPT, a virtual voice assistant that incorporates AI (artificial intelligence) technology for a more innovative experience.
该设备配备了包含人工智能技术的虚拟语音助手NOMI GPt,提供更具创新性的使用体验。
The second-generation Nio Phone, like its predecessor, continues to ban any pop-up ads and has no third-party sponsored pre-installed software, both of which are significant sources of revenue for China's dominant smartphone makers.
第二代Nio手机与前代一样,继续禁止任何弹窗广告,并没有已预装的第三方赞助软件,这两者都是中国主流智能手机制造商的重要收入来源。
Nio today announced that in addition to the Nio App, those interested can also purchase the second-generation Nio Phone on channels including e-commerce platform JD.com and short-form video platform Douyin, unlike previously when the Nio Phone was only available on the Nio App.
Nio今天宣布,在Nio App之外,有兴趣的用户还可以在电商平台京东和短视频平台抖音等渠道购买第二代Nio手机,而不像以前只能在Nio App上购买。
The second-generation Nio Phone began to be showcased in 93 Nio Houses today.
第二代Nio手机今天开始在93个Nio House展出。
Banyan 3 system
翅膀3系统
Nio today announced the Banyan 3 system, saying it is its first intelligent system based on underlying AI capabilities.
Nio今天宣布翅膀3系统,称它是基于底层人工智能能力的第一个智能系统。
Unlike SkyOS, which is responsible for managing vehicle components, the Banyan system is a user interface where the user communicates with the vehicle.
与负责管理车辆元件的SkyOS不同,Banyan系统是一个用户界面,用户通过它与车辆进行通信。
Nio's vehicle user interface was originally named Nio OS. On August 31, 2021, the company announced Nio OS version 3.0.0, which began with new architectures.
Nio的3.0.0版本的Nio OS原本被称为车辆用户界面。2021年8月31日,公司宣布了新的架构开始的Nio OS 3.0.0版本。
Models on the NT 1.0 platform utilize the Aspen software architecture and models on the NT 2.0 platform utilize the Banyan software architecture.
Nt 1.0平台上的车型采用Aspen软件架构,而Nt 2.0平台上的车型则采用Banyan软件架构。
The Banyan 3 system brings support for light apps and WeChat mini-programs, making a large number of popular lifestyle applications, including McDonald's and WeChat Reader, available on the vehicle's center screen.
Banyan 3系统支持轻应用和微信小程序,使大量热门生活类应用(包括麦当劳和微信阅读器)可在车载中央屏幕上使用。
The system also brings better driving comfort, a better music experience, and optimized karaoke functionality to the vehicle.
该系统还带来更好的驾驶舒适性、更好的音乐体验和优化的卡拉OK功能。
Nio will start recruiting beta testers for the Banyan 3 system next week and expects to push the formal version to users by the end of August.
Nio将于下周开始招募Banyan 3系统的测试用户,并预计在8月底前向用户推送正式版本。
Smart driving model
智能驾驶模式
Nio today announced the Nio World Model (NWM), which it said is the first smart driving world model.
Nio今天宣布Nio World Model(NWM),称其为第一个智能驾驶世界模型。
The NWM is a generative smart driving model that can reconstruct the physical world form through understanding data to have the ability to imagine, extrapolate and make decisions.
NWM是一个生成式智能驾驶模型,可以通过理解数据重建物理世界形态,并具有想象、推断和决策的能力。
The model can derive 216 possible scenarios in 100 milliseconds and find optimal decisions from them, according to the company.
根据该公司的说法,该模型可以在100毫秒内推导出216种可能的情景,并从中找出最佳决策。
As a generative model, NWM can generate a 120-second composite video based on a 3-second driving video.
作为生成式模型,NWM可以基于3秒的驾驶视频生成120秒的综合视频。
New smart driving technology architecture
新智能驾驶技术架构
Nio today announced NAD Arch 2.0, which it said is an end-to-end architecture that introduces a world model.
Nio今天宣布NAD Arch 2.0,称其为一个端到端架构,引入了一个世界模型。
The architecture can rely on raw sensor data to generate driving decisions, resulting in less information loss and greater predictive power, according to the company.
根据该公司的说法,该架构可以依赖原始传感器数据生成驾驶决策,从而减少信息损失并提高预测能力。
NAD Arch 2.0 enables an easier, safer and more human-like smart driving experience, Nio said.
NAD Arch 2.0可实现更简单、更安全和更类人的智能驾驶体验。
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Nio unveils new mission and vision to cope with changing market environment
Nio发布了新的使命和愿景,以适应不断变化的市场环境。