Pony AI announced on July 22, 2025, that its Level 4 (L4) automotive-grade autonomous driving (AD) domain controller, deployed in the company's seventh-generation Robotaxi fleet, has surpassed 2 million kilometers of on-road testing. This achievement demonstrates the system's exceptional hardware reliability and software adaptability, meeting the rigorous demands of L4 autonomous driving.
The in-house developed domain controller, unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show in April, is built entirely with automotive-grade components and designed for a lifecycle of 10 years or 600,000 kilometers. Through extensive algorithm optimization, Pony AI has reduced the domain controller's cost by 80% compared to the previous generation, while also extending its lifespan.
Utilizing three NVIDIA OrinX chips in the main unit with a fourth dedicated to system redundancy, the controller delivers 1,016 TOPS of computing power. It achieves a 50% to 80% reduction in size, weight, power consumption, and cost, significantly optimizing hardware expenses. The system also incorporates a multi-layered safety architecture and degradation strategies, delivering 'Fail Operational' capability to ensure safe vehicle control even in the event of a primary system failure.
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