Category: Autonomy

Innovation in the connected vehicle

Posted by Kevin Jost | May 11, 2021 | Analysis, Autonomy, Connectivity, Software, Technology

Adam Boulton, CTO at BlackBerry Technology Solutions, writes about the possibilities for digital standardization in software-defined cars, bikes, and other vehicles.

Breakthrough LiDAR tech gives Argo AI an edge

Posted by Kevin Jost | May 5, 2021 | Autonomy, Business Development, Sensors

The Geiger-based innovation is already on test vehicles for the Pittsburgh, PA-based autonomous vehicle technology company to boost the autonomous delivery and ride-hailing services prospects for customer companies like Ford and VW.

LiDAR pioneer Velodyne makes light work for safety

Posted by Kevin Jost | May 3, 2021 | Autonomy, Business Development, Sensors, Software

The laser sensor supplier shows its broad product range at Auto Shanghai 2021 as it drives the market with OEM partners like Faraday Future, Gatik, and Idriverplus and speeds development with Ansys.

Mobileye Drive for Udelv Transporter autonomous deliveries

Posted by Esther Rosenfelder | Apr 28, 2021 | Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Design, Startups, Vehicles

Plans call for the production of more than 35,000 Mobileye-self-driven Transporters by 2028, with commercial operations beginning in 2023.

Geely Holding impresses with electrified portfolio in Shanghai

Posted by Kevin Jost | Apr 23, 2021 | Autonomy, Business Development, Electrification, Vehicles

At Auto Shanghai 2021, the group showed how it is accelerating its efforts to electrify its many global and home-grown brands, and it is partnering with tech giants DiDi, Tencent, Baidu, and Foxconn to deliver smarter offerings for its customers.

XPeng says P5 is a game-changing Smart EV

Posted by Kevin Jost | Apr 19, 2021 | Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Electrification, Vehicles

The Chinese company boasts that its third production model, shown at Auto Shanghai 2021, has the strongest autonomous driving architecture in its class, with its LiDAR-assisted system extending assistance from highways to city roads.

All aboard ZF’s Shanghai automated express

Posted by Kevin Jost | Apr 19, 2021 | Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Hardware, Sensors, Software

At the Auto Shanghai 2021 event this week, the supplier is showing a new supercomputer, radar, and other technologies for advanced driving assistance and more automated driving.

Ford upgrades driver assist with BlueCruise hands-free system

Posted by Gary Mason | Apr 19, 2021 | Autonomy, User Experience, Vehicles

An upgrade to Ford’s Co-Pilot360 system, the system enables complete hands-free driving for Mustang Mach-E and F-150 models on pre-qualified North American highways.

SAE addresses ADAS sensor-calibration challenges

Posted by Kevin Jost | Apr 14, 2021 | Autonomy, Sensors

The publishing and standards development organization released a new Edge Report on the subject, industry experts are discussing the challenges and solutions this week at the SAE WCX Digital Summit, and an Active Safety ADAS Sensor Calibration Task Force has been formed to address industry’s concerns.

Toyota tie-up boosts momentum for Apex.AI’s open operating system

Posted by Kevin Jost | Apr 14, 2021 | Autonomy, Software

A new partnership to help Toyota’s Woven Planet achieve its vision for the most programmable vehicle on the planet, combined with another with Tier IV to build the world’s first open-source autonomous system, validates the ISO-certified Apex.OS.