Self-driving car

Gentex Expands Cabin Monitoring Capabilities With the Acquisition of Guardian Optical Technologies

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Monday, September 6, 2021
Gentex, Zeeland, Michigan, Technology, Components, Rear-view mirror, Self-driving car, Airbag, Human activities

“Guardian utilizes artificial intelligence and computer vision algorithms to create comprehensive, in-cabin sensing functionality for today’s vehicles and the autonomous age,” said Gentex Chief Technology Officer Neil Boehm. “With a single sensor module, we can monitor driver alertness, fine-tune airbag deployment, track passenger behavior -- even detect the presence of a child sleeping in a car seat in the rear of the vehicle.”

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  • Guardian utilizes artificial intelligence and computer vision algorithms to create comprehensive, in-cabin sensing functionality for todays vehicles and the autonomous age, said Gentex Chief Technology Officer Neil Boehm.
  • The Guardian acquisition further bolsters Gentexs cabin monitoring expertise.
  • Our goal is to provide automakers with holistic cabin monitoring solutions, from simple driver monitoring through complete cabin monitoring and machine olfaction, continued Boehm.
  • Founded in 2015 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Guardian Optical Technologies is dedicated to enabling passenger aware cars with cutting-edge, optical sensor technology that makes vehicles safer and more convenient.

Gentex Targets Light Commercial Vehicles for Its Digital Rearview Mirrors; Supplies Vision & Sensing Features for Rinspeed CitySnap

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Monday, September 6, 2021
Gentex, Zeeland, Michigan, Mirrors, Rear-view mirror, Self-driving car, Technology, Engineering, Companies

Subsequently, automotive supplier Gentex Corporation anticipates increased demand for its digital vision solutions designed to address the unique rear visibility challenges inherent to LCVs and cargo vans.

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  • Subsequently, automotive supplier Gentex Corporation anticipates increased demand for its digital vision solutions designed to address the unique rear visibility challenges inherent to LCVs and cargo vans.
  • They often have windowless rear doors, partitions, or enclosed cabins that render traditional interior rearview mirrors ineffective.
  • In addition, theyre often loaded with equipment and packages that further hinder rearward visibility.
  • Rinspeeds latest design is called CitySnap , a proof-of-concept delivery vehicle designed to highlight innovative, sustainable, and efficient urban delivery.

Mercedes-Benz deploys HERE HD Live Map for DRIVE PILOT system

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Monday, September 6, 2021
Cars, Motor vehicles, Transport, Automation, Advanced driver assistance systems, Mercedes-Benz, Here Technologies, Vehicular automation, Self-driving car, Lane centering

Munich, IAA Mobility HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, today announced that its HD Live Map is an integral part of the new DRIVE PILOT from Mercedes-Benz.

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  • Munich, IAA Mobility HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, today announced that its HD Live Map is an integral part of the new DRIVE PILOT from Mercedes-Benz.
  • Through the HERE HD Live Map, it allows an automated vehicle to effectively see around corners by delivering the vehicle system, in advance, with precise information about the road network.
  • The highly precise, cloud-based HERE HD Live Map plays a critical role in its technology by providing the system with detailed data about the three-dimensional road network.
  • Today, were excited to see that Mercedes-Benz drivers will soon be able to officially take their hands off the steering wheel in certain conditions while our HD Live Map helps DRIVE PILOT to drive them comfortably and safely.

Global Automotive Traffic Sign Recognition System Market to 2030 - by Products, Applications, End Cases and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, September 6, 2021
Automotive, Other Automotive, Business process, Market research, Self-driving car, Road transport, Traffic congestion

Automotive Traffic Sign Recognition System Market Trends, Growth Opportunities, and Forecast Scenarios to 2030

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  • Automotive Traffic Sign Recognition System Market Trends, Growth Opportunities, and Forecast Scenarios to 2030
    Lockdowns across the globe in 2020 and continuing restrictions in 2021 disrupted the Automotive Traffic Sign Recognition System supply chain posing challenges for manufacturers in the Automotive Traffic Sign Recognition System industry.
  • The fast pace recovery of developing economies leading to increased disposable income will support the Automotive Traffic Sign Recognition System market demand between 2021 and 2030.
  • The Automotive Traffic Sign Recognition System research report portrays the latest trends shaping the Automotive Traffic Sign Recognition System industry along with key demand drivers and potential challenges anticipated for the market during the outlook period.
  • Latin America Automotive Traffic Sign Recognition System Market Drivers, Challenges, and Growth Prospects
    View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210906005064/en/

NODAR and Inalfa Roof Systems Collaborate to Show Camera-Based 3D Vision Technology Integrated into OEM Roof Systems

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Monday, September 6, 2021
Automation, Emerging technologies, Articles, Technology, Control engineering, Robotics, Self-driving car, Lidar, Vehicular automation

Inalfa Roof Systems has been an automotive systems supplier to OEMs for over 70 years and has a presence in three continents.

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  • Inalfa Roof Systems has been an automotive systems supplier to OEMs for over 70 years and has a presence in three continents.
  • "Inalfa is committed to providing our OEM partners with state-of-the-art roof systems to deliver not only unsurpassed aesthetics and functionality, but also that offer the highest levels of safety," says Stephan Vervoort, Innovation Manager at Inalfa Roof Systems Group.
  • "We are excited to be demonstrating NODAR's 3D vision technology integrated into the Inalfa roof concept at IAA Mobility."
  • Inalfa Roof Systems is a global automotive roof systems manufacturer, based in Venray, the Netherlands, with factories and development centers in Europe, Northern America and Asia.

Veoneer products enable level 3 hands-off self-driving tech

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Monday, September 6, 2021
Cars, Transport, Car classifications, Full-size vehicles, Limousines, Sedans, Automation, Veoneer, Mercedes-Benz, Self-driving car, Vehicular automation, Forward-looking statement

During the fall, Mercedes-Benz' DRIVE PILOT system is being introduced with greater performance from Veoneer's Stereo Vision and Radar products to support level 3 self-driving.

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  • During the fall, Mercedes-Benz' DRIVE PILOT system is being introduced with greater performance from Veoneer's Stereo Vision and Radar products to support level 3 self-driving.
  • Functions enabled by the stereo camera are lane detection, free space, small obstacle detection and 3D objects classification.
  • Additionally, the stereo camera is contributing to the detection of emergency vehicles and construction warning trailers to support level 3 driving.
  • Veoneer Radars are an important component contributing to the vehicles spatial awareness, which is increasingly important for the HAF-Level 3 use cases.

Veoneer products enable level 3 hands-off self-driving tech

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Monday, September 6, 2021
Cars, Transport, Car classifications, Full-size vehicles, Limousines, Sedans, Automation, Veoneer, Mercedes-Benz, Self-driving car, Vehicular automation, Forward-looking statement

During the fall, Mercedes-Benz' DRIVE PILOT system is being introduced with greater performance from Veoneer's Stereo Vision and Radar products to support level 3 self-driving.

Key Points: 
  • During the fall, Mercedes-Benz' DRIVE PILOT system is being introduced with greater performance from Veoneer's Stereo Vision and Radar products to support level 3 self-driving.
  • Functions enabled by the stereo camera are lane detection, free space, small obstacle detection and 3D objects classification.
  • Additionally, the stereo camera is contributing to the detection of emergency vehicles and construction warning trailers to support level 3 driving.
  • Veoneer Radars are an important component contributing to the vehicles spatial awareness, which is increasingly important for the HAF-Level 3 use cases.

Ford Mustang Mach-E Sales Grew 15.8 Percent in July, Second Largest in Electric SUV Segment; New Vehicle Launches of F-150 Hybrid, Bronco, Mustang Mach-E Expand Ford’s Competitive Conquest Rate

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Recreational Vehicles, Performance & Special Interest, Off-Road Trucks & SUVs, Motorcycles, Fleet Management, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, General Automotive, Aftermarket, Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Other Automotive, Tires & Rubber, Manufacturing, Automotive industry, Transport, Ford Motor Company, Motor vehicles, Car, Henry Ford, Self-driving car, Police vehicles in the United States and Canada, AutoAlliance Thailand

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) today reported its July 2021 U.S. sales results.

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  • Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) today reported its July 2021 U.S. sales results.
  • Ford designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of connected, increasingly electrified passenger and commercial vehicles: Ford trucks, utility vehicles, vans and cars, and Lincoln luxury vehicles.
  • The company is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, connected vehicle services and mobility solutions, including self-driving technology, and provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company.
  • More information about the company, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company is available at corporate.ford.com .

KPIT joins Autonomous Vehicle Computing Consortium to contribute insights and expertise in software development for autonomous driving technology

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Monday, August 2, 2021
KPIT Technologies, Self-driving car, Economy of India, Technology, Companies

NOVI, Mich., August 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KPIT Technologies, a leading independent software development, and integration partner to the automotive and mobility industry, announced joining the Autonomous Vehicle Computing Consortium (AVCC).

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  • NOVI, Mich., August 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KPIT Technologies, a leading independent software development, and integration partner to the automotive and mobility industry, announced joining the Autonomous Vehicle Computing Consortium (AVCC).
  • It marks continued efforts to lead the software technology journey with global mobility leaders toward an autonomous future.
  • AVCC is a global collaboration of automotive and technology industry leaders focused on automated and assisted driving compute solutions.
  • The way autonomous driving solutions are developed is changing rapidly both from the hardware and software perspectives.

TuSimple to Participate at Upcoming Investor Events

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Automation, Robotics, Self-driving car

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TuSimple (Nasdaq: TSP), a global self-driving technology company based in San Diego, California, today announced its participation in the following virtual investor events.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TuSimple (Nasdaq: TSP), a global self-driving technology company based in San Diego, California, today announced its participation in the following virtual investor events.
  • Portfolio managers and analysts who wish to request a meeting should contact their institutional sales representative at sponsoring back respectively.
  • TuSimple is a global autonomous driving technology company, headquartered in San Diego, California, with operations in Arizona, Texas, Europe, and China.
  • Founded in 2015, TuSimple is developing a commercial-ready, fully autonomous (SAE Level 4) driving solution for long-haul heavy-duty trucks.