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Ceres Holographics integrates multiple HUDs in single windshield
Ceres Holographics, which provides transparent displays for augmented reality applications, has unveiled what it says is the world’s first in-plane heads-up display (HUD) that integrates multiple transparent displays onto a single windshield, achieving the industry’s largest field of view.
Each HUD is customized for the intended viewer. Each separate display areas measures up to 400mm by 300mm and contains a specifically programmed holographic optical element (HOE).
By using holography and precise manipulation of light, the system can ensure that information is visible only to the designated user, for greater safety and comfort while driving.
The solution, which was demonstrated at the Driving Vision News Interior Workshop in Cologne on April 23-24 , can be replicated in volume using Ceres’s HoloFlekt manufacturing machinery.
Audi and Applied Intuition partner on unified solution for AD release and lifecycle management
Vehicle software supplier Applied Intuition and Audi have joined forces to develop a unified solution for the development, validation, type approval and deployment of automated driving (AD) systems for the Audi Group.
This collaboration aims to establish a new benchmark for validating and releasing AD functions with top-tier safety across an expanded operational design domain (ODD). The solution, which is independent and futureproof, can be used across different AD stacks within the Audi Group.
The complexity of AD functions, combined with disparate tooling, often results in slow and costly development processes. To address this challenge, Applied Intuition and Audi have expanded Applied Intuition’s end-to-end simulation and data management solutions with specialized applications developed jointly by both companies.
FEATURE: Driver monitoring systems – trends and developments
Robust driver monitoring is coming under ever sharper scrutiny as more capable assistance features reach the market – and the most advanced systems could offer advantages beyond occupant safety, writes Alex Grant, in the January 2024 issue of ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International.
Within the development arc of autonomous vehicles, the last two years might well be remembered for making driving more cooperative. Toyota, Ford and BMW have joined General Motors in adding ‘hands-off, eyes-on’ Level 2 highway assistance to new models, while Mercedes-Benz offers conditional Level 3 features in selected markets.
In this Issue – April 2024
The April 2024 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, interviews and features, including:
ADAS – NEW USE CASES : Despite a challenging 12 months for autonomous vehicle development, the auto sector continues to find innovative use cases for the underlying technology to boost safety and efficiency. AAVI explores five important examples
COVER STORY – IAC : Insiders share the latest developments from the Indy Autonomous Challenge, which is taking motorsport’s tradition of proving new technologies in demanding race conditions into the autonomous era
SENSORS : The fascinating world of AV sensors continues to mature and diversify.
Continue reading In this Issue – April 2024 at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International.
Rocsys and EasyMile partner on autonomous industrial EV charging
Driverless technology company EasyMile and Rocsys, a specialist in hands-free charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing fully autonomous industrial vehicle operations.
The partnership involves integrating Rocsys’s charging technology with EasyMile’s expertise in autonomous vehicle (AV) fleets to enhance the efficiency and reliability of industrial AV operations.
The companies say they share a vision of “a future where industrial AVs can seamlessly charge themselves, without any human intervention or downtime”. Their goal is to enable AV fleets to operate continuously, in order to maximize uptime and productivity.
Using next-generation soft robotics, AI-driven computer vision and data-driven services, EasyMile and Rocsys aim to automate the charging process from vehicle docking to full charge.
University of Glasgow research explores using AR in autonomous vehicles
As self-driving cars become more prevalent, there are concerns about passengers’ ability to relax while remaining alert to road hazards.
Researchers from the University of Glasgow in the UK have investigated the effectiveness of augmented reality (AR) technology in allowing drivers to enjoy autonomous travel while being prepared to take control if necessary.
Their study explored the use of AR heads-up displays (HUDs) to overlay attention-grabbing graphics on real-world views through car windshields. This technology aims to enable drivers to engage in non-driving tasks, such as using entertainment apps, while maintaining awareness of the road. However, the researchers say it is crucial to manage the design of these displays to avoid overwhelming users with information during critical moments.
Microchip acquires VSI to expand automotive networking portfolio
Microchip Technology Inc. has finalized the acquisition of VSI, a Korean company specializing in high-speed, asymmetric connectivity technologies for automotive applications.
The acquisition aims to strenghten Microchip’s automotive networking portfolio, integrating VSI’s ASA Motion Link technology with Microchip’s existing Ethernet and PCIe solutions. The transaction details have not been disclosed.
“This acquisition brings VSI’s knowledgeable team, their market traction and ASA Motion Link technologies and products to Microchip’s expansive automotive networking portfolio to better serve the ADAS megatrend we are focused on,” said Mitch Obolsky, senior vice president of Microchip’s automotive products, networking and data center business units.
Hayden AI launches automated double parking enforcement solution for road safety
Vision AI and spatial analytics specialist Hayden AI has introduced an automated double parking enforcement solution aimed at enhancing road safety and public transit.
The solution, built upon the company’s vision AI platform, uses the same hardware and AI technology as Hayden AI’s existing enforcement platform for bus lanes, bus stops and bike lanes. Targeting illegal double parking, the solution has been designed to mitigate roadway hazards caused by obstructed travel lanes, improving road safety and transit performance.
Double parking introduces challenges for both road safety and public transit, by impeding the flow of traffic. With automated double parking enforcement, agencies can identify and enforce violations related to illegal double parking on a larger scale.