1. [Topics](https://developer.nvidia.com/topics/) 2. [Embedded Computing](/embedded-computing) 3. NVIDIA Jetson Software # NVIDIA Jetson Software NVIDIA Jetson™ is the leading platform for physical AI and robotics, enabling real-time AI inference, sensor processing, [memory-efficient inference](/blog/maximizing-memory-efficiency-to-run-bigger-models-on-nvidia-jetson/), and deterministic control at the edge. [JetPack SDK](/embedded/jetpack)[Software Roadmap](/embedded/develop/roadmap)[Benchmarks](/embedded/jetson-benchmarks) #### NVIDIA Jetson Partner Ecosystem NVIDIA Jetson provides a full AI ecosystem, including software, development tools, and hardware (servers, edge appliances, industrial PCs) for diverse industries like robotics, manufacturing, retail, transportation, and healthcare, with commercial and ruggedized options. [Explore](https://developer.nvidia.com/embedded/ecosystem?sortBy=jetson_ecosystem_partners%2Fsort%2Fcompany_name%3Aasc) [![NVIDIA Jetson Software stack and how it works.](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/jetson/robotics-diagram-update-jetpack7.2-cptx26.png "NVIDIA Jetson Software stack and how it works.")](https://developer.download.nvidia.com/images/jetson/robotics-diagram-update-jetpack7.2-cptx26.png) Click Image to Enlarge ## How NVIDIA Jetson Software Works **Platform Overview** NVIDIA Jetson gives you a complete edge AI platform for building, deploying, and scaling robotics, [humanoid](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/use-cases/humanoid-robots/), vision AI, and agentic applications. The software stack supports all Jetson modules and developer kits, running popular open source models, accelerating application development with [agent skills](https://www.jetson-ai-lab.com/tutorials/ai-assisted-development-on-jetson/), and providing an end-to-end workflow from cloud to edge. **Software Foundation** The [NVIDIA JetPack™ SDK](/embedded/jetpack) brings together Jetson Linux, accelerated AI libraries, developer tools, and production-ready support for Jetson hardware. **AI and Agentic Development** Use optimized open source models from [Jetson AI Lab](https://www.jetson-ai-lab.com/), agentic frameworks such as NVIDIA [NemoClaw](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/ai/nemoclaw/)™ and OpenClaw, and NVIDIA Jetson agent skills to automate development tasks like BSP customization, memory optimization, and model benchmarking. **NVIDIA Frameworks** JetPack also integrates with [NVIDIA Holoscan](/holoscan-sdk) for real-time multimodal sensor processing, [NVIDIA Metropolis](/metropolis) VSS for video analytics and vision AI, and [NVIDIA Isaac](/isaac) robotics technologies, including [GR00T N-series](/isaac/gr00t) humanoid VLA foundation models. Together, JetPack 7 and Jetson agent skills make edge AI development faster, more automated, and production-ready. ## Explore NVIDIA Jetson Software and Resources ### JetPack SDK The NVIDIA JetPack SDK is the complete software suite for developing and deploying AI-powered edge applications on the NVIDIA Jetson platform. [Explore JetPack SDK](/embedded/jetpack) ### Open Source Models on Jetson NVIDIA offers optimized, popular open source models for Jetson, ready for immediate deployment at the Jetson AI Lab. [Explore OSS Models](https://www.jetson-ai-lab.com/models/) ### Jetson Agent Skills Agent skills package NVIDIA expertise into reusable, agent-deployable workflows that help you build, configure, optimize, and validate systems with clear guidance and developer-in-the-loop controls. This helps turn manual tasks like BSP customization, memory optimization, and model benchmarking into structured workflows that reduce risk, time to market, and TCO. Explore NVIDIA Jetson Agent Skills: [Device-Side-Skills](https://github.com/NVIDIA-AI-IOT/jetson-device-skills) [BSP-Skills](https://github.com/NVIDIA-AI-IOT/jetson-bsp-skills) [A New Way to Build Edge AI](https://www.jetson-ai-lab.com/tutorials/ai-assisted-development-on-jetson/) ### Jetson Linux NVIDIA Jetson Linux combines production-ready system software with a reference rootfs supporting Jetson Developer Kits. [Explore Jetson Linux](/embedded/jetpack/downloads) ### Yocto Project on Jetson NVIDIA’s official Yocto Project support on Jetson enables custom, reproducible Linux distributions to ensure optimized performance and deterministic builds for edge AI deployments. [Explore Yocto Project on Jetson](https://github.com/OE4T) ### Partner Supported Linux NVIDIA partners offer Enterprise-grade Linux with long-term support for Jetson. [Explore Canonical Ubuntu](https://ubuntu.com/download/nvidia-jetson) Explore Red Hat RHEL (Coming Soon) [Explore SUSE SLES](https://www.suse.com/c/suse-to-deliver-enterprise-grade-edge-ai-on-nvidia-jetson/) ### NVIDIA Isaac The NVIDIA Isaac platform provides NVIDIA® CUDA®-accelerated libraries, frameworks, and AI models for building autonomous robots, including AMRs, robotic arms, and humanoids. [Explore NVIDIA Isaac](/isaac) ### NVIDIA Metropolis Use NVIDIA Metropolis to develop and deploy vision AI applications for smart cities, factories, and retail with real-time video analytics at the edge. [Explore NVIDIA Metropolis](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/autonomous-machines/intelligent-video-analytics-platform/) ### Holoscan Sensor Bridge The NVIDIA Holoscan Sensor Bridge links edge sensors to AI pipelines for real-time, high-performance sensor data processing. [Explore Holoscan Sensor Bridge](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/technologies/holoscan-sensor-bridge/) ### Jetson AI Lab Powered by NVIDIA tools and fueled by community projects, Jetson AI Lab sparks innovation and hands-on exploration in robotics and generative AI. [Explore Jetson AI Lab](https://www.jetson-ai-lab.com/) ## Get Started With JetPack [Get the JetPack SDK](/embedded/jetpack)[Start With Jetson](/embedded/learn/getting-started-jetson) ### Explore the Hardware NVIDIA Jetson is the leading platform for edge AI and robotics, offering powerful, compact computers and the NVIDIA JetPack SDK for accelerated development. [Discover Jetson](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/autonomous-machines/embedded-systems/) ### Stay Connected NVIDIA Jetson Forums provide a vibrant developer community for sharing knowledge, resolving technical issues, and accelerating innovation. [Join the NVIDIA Jetson Forum](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/c/robotics-edge-computing/jetson-embedded-systems/70)