Volvo has released its latest fully electric mid-size SUV, the EX60, promising users a “car that you can talk to naturally.” The EX60 is the first Volvo designed to launch with Gemini, an AI assistant from Google.
“The new EX60 is full of human-centric technology designed to enhance your life behind the wheel,” said Anders Bell, chief engineering and technology officer, Volvo. “HuginCore, our state-of-the-art system of hardware and software, combines our in-house developed technology with the best services and technologies from tech leaders such as Google, Nvidia and Qualcomm Technologies. It creates discreet yet cutting-edge tech that works quietly in the background to support you.”
Gemini is designed to provide hands-free control of in-vehicle functions through natural, multiturn voice interaction. It integrates with vehicle systems to support personalized assistance, allowing drivers to manage tasks while reducing reliance on the central display. As an example, drivers can ask Gemini to find a hotel booking address in their email, check if a recently bought item fits in their trunk, or brainstorm ideas for an upcoming road trip.
The EX60 contains the latest iteration of HuginCore, Volvo’s core system, which encompasses the in-house developed electrical architecture, core computer, zone controllers and software inside the EX60.
Processing power
The electric SUV features the next-generation Snapdragon Cockpit Platform from Qualcomm Technologies, an advanced system-on-a-chip. It is also equipped with the Snapdragon Auto Connectivity Platform by Qualcomm Technologies. This provides users with continuous and responsive connectivity.
At the center of the EX60 lies Nvidia’s Drive platform, featuring accelerated computing powered by the Nvidia Drive AGX Orin system-on-a-chip, which runs on the safety-certified DriveOS operating system.
Driving assistance
HuginCore enhances the EX60’s safety by continuously monitoring its surroundings through multiple sensors, giving the car an accurate understanding of the environment.
This heightened awareness enables the EX60 to assist drivers in real time, helping anticipate hazards, avoid risks and respond calmly to unexpected situations. It supports advanced driver assistance features to make every journey safer and more reassuring.
With the ability to perform over 250 trillion operations per second, the EX60 not only processes information but also learns from every mile, drawing on data from Volvo cars worldwide to continuously improve safety.
The EX60 receives regular over-the-air updates, improving over time. Powered by Volvo’s Superset tech stack, its smart software foundation enables the car to continually enhance its performance and features. As Gemini becomes more integrated with the EX60, it will unlock new capabilities, eventually using the car’s cameras to understand the environment and answer questions about what passengers see.
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