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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.

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.

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.

Cepton partners with ALP.Lab, adds low-cost, compact LiDAR sensor

Posted by Gary Mason | Feb 27, 2021 | Autonomy, Business Development, Sensors, Technology

The LiDAR technology supplier has teamed up with the Austrian Industry and Testing Alliance to study realistic road driving situations after adding exec and compact Nova LiDAR solution.

ZF launches ‘most affordable’ Level2+ ADAS with Dongfeng

Posted by Kevin Jost | Feb 23, 2021 | Autonomy, Business Development, Sensors

The supplier says that making advanced driving assistance systems affordable is important because it enables faster market penetration, bringing system advantages to consumers more rapidly.

LeddarTech pushes ADAS/AD sensing forward

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jan 27, 2021 | Autonomy, Sensors

Originally known as a leading developer of LiDAR, the company has transformed to improve existing camera- and radar-based ADAS solutions, while providing an extensible path to add LIDAR for more advanced autonomy.

Aptiv next-gen ADAS platform targets better user experiences

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jan 22, 2021 | Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Hardware, Sensors, Software

As part of Aptiv’s Smart Vehicle Architecture, the open and scalable ADAS platform shown at CES 2021 enables the software-defined vehicle and brand-specific user experiences.

Sony advances its Vision-S to road testing

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jan 20, 2021 | Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Business Development, Interiors, Sensors, Testing, Vehicles

Deep Dive: At CES 2021, Sony reveals progress on its electric vehicle prototype with an increase in sensors and an update on supplier partner involvement.

OmniVision introduces camera and driver-monitoring technologies and partnerships

Posted by Gary Mason | Jan 18, 2021 | Business Development, Sensors

The digital imaging solutions provider made a splash before and during CES 2021 by unveiling a new driver-monitoring system, new automotive image sensor technology, and three partnerships with Cipia, Nextchip, and Seeing Machines to significantly expand its portfolio.

Futurride Briefs | 2020 12 20: Your source for quick sustainable mobility news

Posted by Kevin Jost | Dec 20, 2020 | Electrification, Infrastructure, Mobility Services, Research, Sensors, Technology, Vehicles

In this edition we cover the Mercedes-EQ EV plan, Motional and Lyft driverless rideshare, Veoneer thermal sensing for Cadillac, Vayyar 4D imaging radar, Mobileye and Luminar collaboration clarifications, Britishvolt’s battery ‘gigaplant,’ and Faraday Future and Philips on user wellness monitoring.