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1. TomTom and Mitsubishi Electric collaborate to advance Automated Driving

• • TomTom and Mitsubishi Electric are collaborating to develop solutions for automated driving.
  • TomTom’s High Definition (HD) Map will power Mitsubishi Electric’s High-Definition Locator hardware.
  • Mitsubishi Electric’s High-Definition Locator is a GPS-based vehicle positioning system using quasi-zenith satellites for high accuracy.
  • The collaboration aims to provide accurate data crucial for automated driving, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) applications.
  • TomTom’s HD Map technology incorporates GPS probes, cameras, and sensors data, enabling automated driving systems to anticipate the road ahead.
  • TomTom’s HD Maps are used in millions of vehicles for Levels 1 to 2-Plus autonomous driving.
  • The HD Maps are consistently updated, offering a detailed representation of the road and helping self-driving vehicles understand their surroundings.
  • The collaboration aims to accelerate innovation in automated driving, utilizing up-to-date maps to enhance the safety of autonomous vehicles.

2. Kodiak emphasizes redundancy in sixth-generation autonomous semi-truck

• • Kodiak Robotics introduced its sixth-generation, driverless-ready semi-truck at CES.
  • The self-driving truck is designed for scaled deployment and builds on five years of real-world testing, including 5,000 loads over 2.5 million miles.
  • Kodiak will use the new truck for its driverless operations between Dallas and Houston in 2024.
  • The autonomous semi-truck features redundancy in safety-critical functions, including braking, steering, and sensors, ensuring safety and control in case of failures.
  • The trucks have redundant braking systems with three individual brake actuators and a dual-redundant steering system with two ZF actuators.
  • Redundant power systems, split into two isolated subsystems, power the computers, sensors, and other electrical components.
  • All Kodiak trucks are equipped with the Actuation Control Engine (ACE), a high-integrity safety computer for fallback in critical system failures.
  • The sixth-generation truck features upgrades to Kodiak’s proprietary SensorPods, including higher-resolution lidars, additional radar sensors, and extra-bright hazard lights.
  • The truck has 12 cameras, four lidar sensors, and six radar sensors, all processed using NVIDIA GPUs.
  • Kodiak aims for compliance with safety regulations, including top-mounted hazard lights for road presence indication and microphones for detecting emergency vehicles.
  • The company plans continuous improvements, including integrating an Ambarella CV3-AD AI domain control system.

3. Luminar and Mercedes-Benz Expand Partnership to Formula 1 with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Team

• • Luminar, a global automotive technology company, collaborates with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team.
  • The partnership aims to integrate Luminar’s LiDAR technology into the Official FIA F1® Safety Car, with work commencing in 2024.
  • LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) creates a detailed 3D map using lasers, enabling precise object detection at high speeds and adverse driving conditions.
  • Luminar’s LiDAR has a higher wavelength, providing a detection range of up to 250 meters for road debris and 500 meters for objects ahead.
  • The technology will be integrated into the roofline of the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, creating a real-time 3D map of the environment.
  • Pending FIA and Formula 1 regulatory compliance, the LiDAR-equipped safety car aims to enhance the safety car driver’s ability to assess situations on the track at high speeds.
  • Luminar’s technology, developed in partnership with Mercedes-Benz for production cars, is shared with the F1 team, showcasing performance and safety advantages.
  • The Official FIA F1® Safety Car, featuring an initial LiDAR roof integration concept, is showcased at CES 2024.

4. ASENSING Unveils LiDAR at CES 2024

• • ASENSING has introduced its LiDAR sensor at CES 2024, showcasing it alongside high-precision positioning products.
  • The A2 LiDAR is designed for ADAS & autonomous driving, robotics, machinery, and other applications, featuring a small size, customizable features, and cost-effectiveness.
  • The LiDAR system offers higher accuracy, angular resolution, and longer-range detection compared to radar and camera sensors.
  • In 2023, nearly 600,000 LiDARs were shipped to passenger vehicles in China, a significant increase from around 160,000 in 2022.
  • The global LiDAR market for automotive is projected to grow from $317 million in 2022 to nearly $4.5 billion in 2028, according to Yole Group.
  • ASENSING, with over a decade of experience, exhibits other positioning products, including Integrated Navigation System, Inertial Measurement Unit, and High-Precision GNSS Positioning Module.
  • The company has nominations for car models from over 30 OEMs globally and holds a market share of over 60% in high-precision positioning in China’s automotive industry.

5. RoboSense sets new annual LiDAR delivery records in 2023

• • RoboSense, a Chinese LiDAR solution developer, achieved three new product delivery records, positioning itself as a leader in the global LiDAR industry.
  • In December 2023, RoboSense delivered 72,200 units of LiDAR products, resulting in a quarterly volume of 151,000 units in Q4, a 545.3% increase compared to the same period in 2022.
  • The annual LiDAR delivery volume for 2023 reached 256,000 units, marking a substantial 349.12% year-on-year increase, surpassing the 250,000-unit mark for the first time in the company’s history.
  • RoboSense has accumulated nearly three years of mass production experience in automotive factory installations, showcasing technological prowess and scalability in in-car deployments.
  • Throughout 2023, RoboSense excelled in customer applications and made significant strides in the global implementation of intelligent driving technologies.
  • In December 2023 alone, RoboSense achieved nearly 71,000 units of automotive LiDAR deliveries, surpassing previous monthly records.
  • In Q4 2023, RoboSense’s automotive LiDAR delivery reached approximately 147,500 units, marking an exceptional 714.92% increase year-on-year.
  • In the ADAS domain, the company’s annual automotive LiDAR deliveries stood at roughly 240,000 units, reflecting a phenomenal 550.41% year-on-year surge from 2022.