Qualcomm and BMW joined forces to create a brand new automated driving technology. The solution is the culmination of three years of collaboration, which advances the US chip company’s presence in the automotive and logistics sectors.
Snapdragon Ride Pilot employs Qualcomm’s system-on-chip and software stack to provide autonomous driving capabilities of up to Level 2, meaning vehicles can drive themselves in many motorway and urban road situations. Qualcomm stated the system is approved for use in more than 60 countries, a figure expected to top 100 in 2026. The system is being showcased on BMW’s iX3 model, though it will also be sold to other vehicle manufacturers.
Development spanned more than 1,400 specialists based in the US and a host of European nations. Safety features include a 360-degree camera arrangement to detect objects, road lanes, signage, and parking spaces. Qualcomm explained that a birds-eye view and fish-eye lenses enhance the system’s perceptive capabilities.
The system complies with NCAP, FMVSS127, and DCAS automotive safety specifications, tackles potential dangers created by limitations in the setup, and is geared up for cybersecurity. Qualcomm added a mix of rule-based and AI models that are used for behavior prediction and planning to prepare the automated system for complex driving scenarios.
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