# Accelerating Physical AI Safety The NVIDIA Halos Certification program accelerates cybersecurity, physical AI, and functional safety. [Get Certified](#contact-us) Introduction ## NVIDIA Halos Certified Products [NVIDIA Halos](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/ai-trust-center/halos/autonomous-vehicles.md) Certification is the industry’s first program dedicated to tuning and optimizing safety in [physical AI](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/glossary/generative-physical-ai.md) deployments, including [autonomous vehicles](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/solutions/autonomous-vehicles.md) (AVs) and [robotics](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/industries/robotics.md). The program ensures that AI products have passed rigorous safety, cybersecurity, and AI safety inspections so they can be more easily integrated into the NVIDIA Halos technology stack. Benefits ## Benefits of NVIDIA Halos Certified Products ### Rigorous Inspection Every product undergoes thorough evaluation to ensure compliance with the most stringent standards—significantly reducing risks in AI deployments. ### Optimized Safety NVIDIA Halos certification verifies that products meet demanding safety and security criteria through an efficient and optimized implementation. ### Seamless Integration Certified products are designed for streamlined integration with the NVIDIA Halos elements and related technologies, providing future-proof compatibility and rapid deployment. Certified Products ## End-to-End Halos Certification NVIDIA Halos Certified products across the entire NVIDIA ecosystem undergo rigorous inspection to deliver safety and cybersecurity for [physical AI](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/glossary/generative-physical-ai/?ncid=pa-srch-goog-138513&_bt=748154112134&_bk=nvidia%20physical%20ai&_bm=p&_bn=g&_bg=179409713478&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22480285813&gbraid=0AAAAAD4XAoG_kT3sy7heYNouOsdppMBcy&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1_OKlKbEjgMVjQitBh0dvSokEAAYASAAEgKyb_D_BwE) and [accelerated computing](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/solutions/accelerated-computing.md) solutions. ### Sensors Certification for sensor components ensures that applicable NVIDIA functional safety, cybersecurity, and physical AI safety requirements are verified for seamless integration with NVIDIA platforms, simplifying adoption for OEMs. ### Software Stacks Certified software stacks meet all requirements for compatibility with NVIDIA platforms—streamlining deployment and accelerating time to market. ### Original Equipment Manufacturers Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) benefit from validated safety concepts integrated with NVIDIA platforms and related Halos elements, streamlining product development and certification. ### Original Design Manufacturers Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) receive certification for integrating NVIDIA functional safety, cybersecurity, and physical AI safety capabilities into their products, accelerating the deployment of safety-certified platforms. ### Halos Certified Third Parties The NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab supports a broad ecosystem of third-party partners, driving the adoption of Halos elements and building trust through certified system programs. Certification Program ## Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab NVIDIA is the first company accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to establish the Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab, creating a unified framework for functional safety, cybersecurity, and AI compliance. This lab conducts impartial assessments and operates the Halos Certified Program to ensure products and systems meet rigorous standards for trusted physical AI deployments. ## Streamlining Global Safety Compliance By providing inspection reports and streamlining technical validations, the lab accelerates compliance with global safety standards for AV safety and cybersecurity. This empowers the automotive ecosystem to deploy safer, more reliable AI-driven technologies while advancing compliance with international standards. The NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab has now expanded from AVs to robotics. [Read the Blog](https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/drive-ai-lab-ces/) ## Recognized by Experts “NVIDIA’s latest evaluation with ANAB verifies the demonstration of competence and compliance with internationally recognized standards, helping ensure that developers of autonomous machines—from automotive to robotics—can meet the highest benchmarks for functional safety.” **—  R. Douglas Leonard Jr**., Executive Director, **ANAB** “We are pleased to hear of NVIDIAs commitment to advancing autonomous vehicle safety and welcome NVIDIA's Halos Inspection Lab efforts for structured and thorough development of AI for safety-relevant applications.” **—  Dominik Strixner**, Global Lead Functional Safety Automotive Mobility, **TÜV Rheinland** “Based on the many assessments of NVIDIA hardware and software elements and based on the ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation of the NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab, TÜV SÜD will welcome the Inspection Lab reports as one part of the input materials for companies who are on the safety certification track with TÜV SÜD.” **—  Dr. Volker Schneider**, Department Manager, Embedded Software and Cybersecurity, **TÜV SÜD** “Joining the NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab ecosystem marks a major milestone in our Digital Trust goals. CertX and SGS bring deep expertise in AI systems, safety and cybersecurity to support this mission, and together with NVIDIA, we are helping shape a more accountable future for AI.” **— Damien Rousseau,** Head of Business Assurance, **SGS** [Hear From More Experts](#additional-testimonials) ## NVIDIA Alpamayo Designed to handle real-world scenarios, Alpamayo accelerates safe Level 4 AV development by enabling reasoning-based autonomy through a family of open VLA models, physical AI datasets, and simulation frameworks. [Learn More About Alpamayo](https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/alpamayo-autonomous-vehicle-development) [Watch the Demo (3:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EEYgxoT8kc) Partners ## Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab Members Companies that are part of the NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab ecosystem—spanning automotive, robotics, and consulting—are working together to accelerate certification and ensure trusted AI-powered products. ## Hear From the Halos Community “Joining NVIDIA's Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab marks our commitment to advancing driving safety. By combining Bosch's comprehensive in-house ADAS sensor expertise with NVIDIA's AI validation framework, we're setting new standards for safe and reliable ADAS solutions.” **—  Dennis Raabe**, Senior Vice President ADAS Components, **Bosch** “We are happy to work with NVIDIA as they continue efforts to expand participation in the AI Systems Inspection Lab. We can realize benefits for automotive OEMs by solidifying the NVIDIA DRIVE platform ecosystem, especially in the area of safety.” **—  Kenji Onishi**, Head of Automotive Image Sensors, **Sony Semiconductor Solutions America** “Joining the Halos Inspection Lab gives us a chance to help define what functional safety really means for off-road autonomy. We’ll work with NVIDIA to ensure the safety stack, from AI models to mechanical systems, meets the complexity and variability of the environments we operate in.” **—  Itai Perez**, Head of Platform, **Bluewhite** “At KION, safety is our number one priority. In today’s dynamic warehouse environments, functional safety is not just a regulatory requirement, it is the foundation of trust, performance, and operational excellence. To protect people and ensure resilient operations, we combine our deep intralogistics expertise with NVIDIA’s advanced AI and vision technologies. Together, we aim to deliver industry-leading functional safety systems that reduce risk, increase uptime, and empower a protected, high-performing workforce.” **—** **Eike Wibrow**, VP Global Tech Strategy, **KION Group** "Our mission is to bring the latest innovations to market safely. Joining NVIDIA’s Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab allows us to apply our functional safety expertise to the rapidly evolving field of robotics and AI, ensuring these technologies are developed responsibly and safely without delaying time to market in product development." **—  Erik Reynolds**, Co-founder, **Reynolds & Moore** Previous Next 1. slide 1 2. slide 2 3. slide 3 4. slide 4 5. slide 5 --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does NVIDIA Halos certified mean? It means the product has passed rigorous inspections by NVIDIA safety and regulatory experts, confirming it meets the highest standards for safety, cybersecurity, and AI integrity, providing confidence for seamless integration with Halos elements. This is essential for physical AI applications like AV and robotics. This certification also includes documentation to support final approval by external agencies. ### What is the purpose of the NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab? The lab is the entry point to NVIDIA Halos. It was established to promote safety and cybersecurity and help lab members accelerate the safety and cybersecurity-related aspects of certification. ### What's the scope of the inspection activity? The inspection focuses on verifying that ecosystem partners or OEMs have correctly integrated and applied NVIDIA Halos elements within a safer and more secure overall system. Additionally, the Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab supports partners in meeting requirements for the use of AI and the development of safety-relevant functions according to UNECE regulations. Read the complete ANAB accreditation scope [here](https://search.anab.org/public/organization_files/NVIDIA-Corporation-Cert-and-Scope-File-06-06-2025_1749243349.pdf). ### How does that differ from what other entities already do? The Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab complements existing certification efforts by focusing on safer and more secure integration with Halos elements, providing structured documentation outcomes that can be used in follow-up certification activities. It helps OEMs gather evidence of compliance more efficiently by assembling the building blocks of overall safety—such as hardware safety, platform safety, and cybersecurity—into the Inspection Lab Reports and Certificates. ### What’s the benefit of becoming a lab member for ecosystem partners/OEMs? **OEMs and ODMs:** OEMs and ODMs benefit from the lab’s safety, security, and compliance confirmation of correct system integration, reducing the risk of delays due to late-stage integration or validation issues. OEMs and ODMs that are new to UNECE markets get additional value from the lab’s guidance on certification prerequisites, helping them collect the relevant safety, cybersecurity, and compliance evidence. **Ecosystem Partner:** For ecosystem partners (e.g. a sensor vendor), the Inspection Lab Report and Certificate provide OEMs/ODMs with confidence that their components meet safety, cybersecurity, and physical AI safety requirements for use with NVIDIA hardware, platform, and NDAS software. This helps streamline integration, making it faster, easier, and safer. ### Is the lab certificate accepted by other bodies? The NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab is accredited for ISO/IEC 17020 by ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), which is recognized in 80 countries, including China. ISO/IEC 17020 is widely used by inspection bodies globally, and an international treaty facilitates mutual recognition of certificates from accredited bodies. See the [Certification Program](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/ai-trust-center/physical-ai/safety-certification/#certified-program) section for a list of third-party agencies that recognize the lab certificate. Events and Livestreams ## Safety in the Loop: Accelerating Physical AI System Safety and Certification With the NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab Learn about NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab—the first ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)-accredited lab dedicated to physical AI systems. [Add to Calendar](https://www.addevent.com/event/Xg26329868) **Resources** ## The Latest in NVIDIA Halos Resources 1. News 2. Sessions 3. Live Streams [View All AV Safety Sessions](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/playlist/playList-187e39a0-9b5f-4655-bc6a-af749f397332/) ### Accelerating Physical AI Certification With NVIDIA Halos Learn about NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab—the first ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)-accredited lab dedicated to physical AI systems. [Watch the Replay](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaWaUa27ufQ) ### Autonomous Vehicle Safety Validation Through Simulation In this live stream, we present a general, theoretically grounded framework for AV safety validation where real-world tests are paired with simulated tests on corresponding reconstructed scenarios. [Add to Calendar](https://www.addevent.com/event/Xg26329868) Learn how NVIDIA can accelerate certification for autonomous vehicles and robotics. [Get Certified](#contact-us) ## Contact Us Welcome back. Not you? Log Out Welcome back. Not you? Clear form ### Additional Testimonials “Aligned with our shared mission to enhance safety, efficiency and productivity, we congratulate NVIDIA on the launch of its Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab. The Lab's reports will provide valuable insights to support our certification efforts.” **—  Thomas Steffens**, Head, Certification Body Functional Safety and Cybersecurity, **TUV Rheinland** “UL Solutions is a global leader in applied safety science. We are pleased to announce our intent to collaborate with the NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab to harmonize testing activities and reports for companies who are pursuing safety certification with us.” **—  Alex Dadakis**, EVP, Chief Business Ops and Innovation, **UL Solutions** “exida welcomes the important leadership NVIDIA has shown in establishing the first ISO/IEC 17020 accredited NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Laboratory. These inspection reports will be an important input for product certification of highly automated machinery, including passenger vehicles, and robots based on the world leading technology and safety manuals from NVIDIA. ” **—  Jonathan Moore**, Director Advanced Systems, **exida** “We are committed to fostering digital trust and delivering rigorous AI assurance at scale. By recognizing the inspection reports of the NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab, we’re supporting the industry’s move toward more transparent, reliable, and secure AI — while enabling developers to bring innovative products to market faster and more safely.” **—  Vincent Sabot**, CEO, **CertX**