Alibaba Integrates Nvidia Robotics Software in Its AI Platform

Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. is integrating Nvidia Corp.’s suite of artificial intelligence development tools for so-called physical AI into its cloud software platform.

The Hangzhou-based company’s Cloud Intelligence unit will offer customers the option to employ Nvidia’s tools in building AI for the physical world, spanning everything from humanoid robots to self-driving cars. It’s a notable collaboration between two of the leading names in AI development, bringing together the US chip designer with one of China’s top cloud computing and service providers.