Kakao Mobility is partnering with NVIDIA to advance its Level 4 autonomous driving technology.

On Monday, the two companies inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for collaboration on autonomous driving technology. The signing ceremony, held at the Westin Seoul Parnas in Gangnam, was attended by Kim Jin-kyu, Vice President of Kakao Mobility's Physical AI division, and Gourav Agarwal, Senior Director of NVIDIA's Automotive Business Unit.

This partnership builds on Kakao Mobility's proven autonomous driving capabilities and robust mobility platform, which have been successfully demonstrated in real-world operations in downtown Gangnam. The collaboration aims to integrate Kakao Mobility's proprietary autonomous driving AI model with NVIDIA's high-performance computing infrastructure and optimization technology to develop a Level 4 autonomous driving system that meets global standards.

The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) defines Level 4 as a highly automated stage just below full autonomy (Level 5), enabling autonomous driving within specified areas without human intervention.

Looking ahead, both companies plan to leverage their proven technological prowess in South Korea to explore opportunities in the global autonomous driving market.

Ryu Geung-seon, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kakao Mobility, stated that it has been developing the Level 4 technology based on three core pillars: the proprietary autonomous driving technology, the mobility platform, and our collaborative tech ecosystem. It has also forged alliances with industry leaders both domestically and internationally. This partnership with NVIDIA will accelerate the end-to-end autonomous driving capabilities and positions it as a key player in the global tech ecosystem, connecting software, components, and complete vehicles as it prepares for the era of Level 4 commercialization.

Lisa Dall, Vice President of NVIDIA's Automotive division, commented that Kakao Mobility is at the forefront of applying autonomous driving technology to real-world mobility services. NVIDIA Hyperion provides the essential sensor and computing technology for Level 4 autonomy, while NVIDIA Halo offers comprehensive safety support throughout the entire process, from development to deployment. It's excited about the potential of the collaboration to accelerate the development of safe, scalable autonomous driving services in Korea.

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Kakao Mobility and NVIDIA Join Forces for Level 4 Autonomous Driving Technology in 2026