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Marelli and Hesai introduce lidar-integrated headlamps
Automotive components manufacturer Marelli and lidar technology specialist Hesai Group have joined forces to integrate Hesai’s lidar technology into Marelli’s headlamp design.
The collaboration aims to blend Hesai’s new ATX lidar technology into Marelli’s automotive lighting solutions to achieve better object detection capabilities without compromising vehicle aesthetics or performance.
Marelli provides two tailored headlamp options. The new ATX lidar is 60% smaller than prior iterations, making it easier to integrate into Marelli’s headlamp design.
The lidar is strategically positioned within the headlamp to ensure comprehensive coverage of the road and surroundings, to improve object detection for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving functionalities.
Harman Ignite platform introduced in Tata Motors’ passenger vehicles
Tata Motors, an Indian auto maker, has chosen Harman Ignite Store as its in-vehicle app store, aiming to expand accessible and reliable mobility experiences to more customers in a new region.
Over the past decade, Harman International and Tata Motors have collaborated closely to deliver advanced intelligent cockpits and car audio products in India.
“Our relationship with Harman allows us to keep consumers connected to the content that is most important to them, while also delivering experiences that enhance their drive,” said Anand Kulkarni, chief product officer for EV at Tata Motors.
The Harman Ignite Store is a secure automotive platform compliant with Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS) standards.
Rohde & Schwarz and IPG Automotive collaborate on hardware-in-the-loop automotive radar test solution
Technology company Rohde & Schwarz and software company IPG Automotive have introduced a complete hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) automotive radar test solution.
The solution combines IPG Automotive’s CarMaker simulation software with Rohde & Schwarz’s AREG800A radar object simulator and QAT100 advanced antenna array, enabling vehicle manufacturers to simulate ADAS/AD scenarios.
This partnership aims to bring autonomous driving (AD) testing “from the proving ground to the development lab”, the companies says, thereby reducing costs.
IPG Automotive’s CarMaker simulation solution enables development and end-to-end testing of cars and light commercial vehicles across all development stages. The company says it can provide a high-resolution 3D engine for detailed simulation of the complete sensor stack and integration into existing tool landscapes, with support for various standards and interfaces.
Plus introduces perception software modules for next-gen vehicles
Plus, a provider of autonomous driving software solutions, has launched PlusVision, an AI perception software designed to be used in advanced safety systems, ADAS applications and higher levels of autonomy.
PlusVision uses deep neural networks, including transformer-based models, to provide perception capabilities. The company says that the software is compatible with all vehicle types and supports a range of hardware and compute platforms.
Vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 automotive suppliers can license PlusVision modules to build next-gen solutions.
Comprising AI software modules, PlusVision delivers a high-performance unified perception layer suitable for centralized compute and multi-sensor ADAS.
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.