Veoneer, Inc. and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., have announced a collaboration on the delivery of scalable advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), collaborative, and autonomous driving (AD) solutions. The solution will be powered by Veoneer’s next-generation perception and driving policy software stack and Qualcomm Snapdragon Ride ADAS/AD scalable portfolio of system-on-a-chip (SoC) and accelerators. The SAE Level 1 to Level 4 applications will be designed to create an open platform for Tier 1 suppliers and automakers.
“Working with a recognized leader like Qualcomm Technologies, using their ground-breaking Snapdragon Ride products, provides us the remaining piece of the puzzle,” said Jan Carlson, Chairman, President & CEO, Veoneer. “This relationship not only strengthens our product portfolio, but also broadens our go-to-market position and opportunities, while giving customers more ways to access world-leading technology.”
“There has been a growing desire within the automotive ecosystem to have a full SoC and Stack solution that can scale from the entry tier of active safety systems to higher-end automated driving solutions,” said Cristiano Amon, President of Qualcomm Inc. “Combining our best-in-class product roadmap of integrated automotive platforms, which supports broader functionalities like 5G/4G, telematics and infotainment, with Veoneer’s proven software stack for perception and driving, creates a unique offering to support this need.”
Designed to address the growing complexities associated with developing advanced driver-assistance systems (ADASs), including related to safety compliance, the integrated platform aims to address the growing needs of the automotive ecosystem for scalable and upgradable solutions that require highly advanced and power-efficient compute, connectivity, and cloud service capabilities across all vehicle tiers.
The platform will integrate Veoneer’s fifth-generation perception software and driving policy software with the current and future Snapdragon Ride portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies intends to make this integrated SoC and software stack platform available to automakers and suppliers. Veoneer will serve as a Tier 1 system integrator for the new solution, while continuing its current strategies, which include developing, selling, and launching its full line of ADAS and collaborative driving products and systems.
The open and programmable platform the partners intend to develop will be designed to create alternatives for automakers and Tier-1s for more customization opportunities while also charting a course for next-generation automotive architecture evolution. The companies expect the integrated platform to be available through automotive Tier 1 suppliers or directly to OEMs for 2024 vehicle production.
Veoneer’s software stacks are automotive-grade solutions designed to meet the requirements of automakers, regulators, and rating agencies globally. The company has received top performance ratings and enabled automakers to achieve five-star safety ratings for European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) in 2018 and 2020. The companies plan to launch a state-of-the-art automotive-grade, functional-safety compliant, and optimized platform, which will include a full range of optimized NCAP features and up to hands-free driving on highways and slow-moving traffic. The platform will be continuously upgradeable through over the air updates.
The next-generation software stack will be developed in a dedicated organization within Veoneer.
Earlier this year, Qualcomm Technologies announced its new Qualcomm Snapdragon Ride platform based on its automotive system-on-chip (SoC) and accelerator products built on scalable and modular high-performance multi-core CPUs for planning and decision-making, energy-efficient AI and computer-vision engines, a GPU for high-end visualization, image signal processors for camera sensors, and dedicated safety and security subsystems.
