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Continental, a company which provides a range of automotive solutions such as tyres and advanced driver assistance systems, has been showing off its new autonomous minibus.
The company calls the vehicle Cube, short for Continental Urban Mobility Experience, and describes it as a “robo-taxi”.
This particular trial of the driverless minibus took place in Frankfurt, Germany. [Read more…] about Continental sends out autonomous minibus for a driverless drive
In this interview, Stefan Hartung, a senior member of the board at Bosch, talks extensively about the industrial internet, detailing some of the components and devices the company uses to give old machines a new lease of life, and provides some insight into the company’s plans going forward
Bosch is as relevant in today’s computerised world as it was after the end of the first industrial age, and the company’s main concern now is keeping it that way.
Its relevance comes from making the power tools and household appliances most readers will be familiar with, and also from its development of ideas and technologies which are likely to shape a future which many of us haven’t even thought about yet.
Nowadays, all the talk is of Industry 4.0, an umbrella term to describe a range of technologies which have at their centre two tiny components: sensors and chips – both of which are Bosch’s essential stock in trade.
And if you want someone to blame for the Industry 4.0 phrase, look no further than Bosch, because it was part of the working group of German industrial giants which coined the term in 2011. [Read more…] about A giant company built on tiny components: Interview with Bosch industrial internet boss
The demand for advanced driver assistance systems is surging, according to Bosch, which says it pocketed almost $4 billion last year from supplying the technology.
The company is developing a range of hardware and software solutions for what it calls automated driving, and one of them is an onboard artificial intelligence-driven computer, which will go into production within the next few years.
ADAS is often seen as autonomous – or driverless – car technology, except it’s integrated into cars already being purchased in large numbers today. [Read more…] about Growing market for advanced driver assistance systems brings big bucks for Bosch
This is a long list of features of advanced driver assistance systems, or ADAS as it’s called in the automotive industry.
ADAS is an umbrella term. Its individual technologies are basically small autonomous systems.
Taken together, ADAS is essentially a self-driving system, but it’s not promoted as such because of regulatory reasons. [Read more…] about ADAS: Features of advanced driver assistance systems
By Abdul Montaqim
Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the tech giant is working on software for self-driving cars, according to Bloomberg.
Cook calls the development effort “the mother of all AI projects”.
Apple has been rumoured to be working on building a driverless car for some time, but the company has never directly confirmed anything. [Read more…] about Apple confirms it’s developing autonomous car technology
Bosch – one of the world’s largest industrial companies, producing a wide variety of engineered products, from automotive components to home appliances – has reported increased sales for the year 2016.
In a press conference last week to launch the German giant’s annual report, Bosch CEO Volkmar Denner listed the key figures:
Sales in all business segments and geographical regions had increased, added Denner.
As positive as the figures may seem, Denner said the company was nonetheless undergoing “profound transformation”, partly brought about by a range of new technologies which are changing the global industrial landscape, and because diesel engines may be phased out. [Read more…] about Bosch reports increased sales of €73 billion. Wins massive new sensor contract from Apple
Two of the largest car technology companies in the world have formed a partnership which is very likely to accelerate the development of autonomous vehicles.
Bosch and Daimler – parent company of Mercedes – claim they can launch fully driverless, or “Level 5”, cars as early as 2020.
Global engineering organisation SAE International’s levels 2-5 range from partial to full automation. The full list of can be viewed here.
Rianne Ojeh, a spokesperson for Bosch, told Independent.co.uk: “The aim is to launch a production-ready and reliable driving system for fully-automated and driverless driving. For two years the systems will be used exclusively in Mercedes-Benz vehicles. After that the products can be supplied to third parties.” [Read more…] about Bosch and Mercedes partner on driverless car technology
Tata Elxsi will be unveiling its latest automotive technology solutions driven by emerging industry requirements for cyber-security, safety, comfort and user experience at the Consumer Electronics Show.
The company will be at CES 2017, booth number 6223, at the Las Vegas Convention Centre.
Tata Elxsi, a global design and technology services company and a leader for automotive electronics and software engineering services, is showcasing key solutions addressing Autonomous Vehicle, Connected Infotainment, Automation, IoT and Artificial Intelligence at CES 2017. [Read more…] about Tata Elxsi showcases advanced Automotive technology solutions at CES 2017
Future business models must be based on individuality, as vehicles become the new living space, argues Frost & Sullivan’s mobility team
Improvements in advanced driver assistance system sensors are driving automation features in original equipment manufacturer vehicles, according to a new report by Frost & Sullivan.
By collaborating with leading technology providers in the autonomous driving space, OEMs have an opportunity to transform into mobility service providers and introduce levels 4 and 5 autonomous cars earlier than expected, says the business consultancy.
With several suppliers already at work on over-the-air upgrades, the adoption of this feature is expected before 2025, even for conventional cars. [Read more…] about Collaborations with technology providers offer European automakers new growth opportunities
Autoliv, a provider of advanced driver assistance systems, and Volvo Cars, the car maker, have agreed to form a new jointly-owned company to develop next generation autonomous driving software.
The planned new company will have its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, and an initial workforce taken from both companies of around 200, increasing to over 600 in the medium term. The company is expected to start operations in early 2017.
Once finalized, the joint venture will be a new entrant in the growing global market for autonomous driving software systems. It will mark the first time a leading premium car maker has joined forces with a tier one supplier to develop new advanced driver assist systems and autonomous driving technologies. [Read more…] about Volvo and Autoliv to create joint venture to develop autonomous driving technology
