Artificial Intelligence
Advanced image co-processors suit automotive cameras
Designed to work in conjunction with the company’s high performance 2 and 1.2MP image sensor devices, ON Semiconductor has unveiled a series of image co-processors. The AP020x series of co-processors enable a full range of complete solutions for automotive rear view and surround view cameras, including high dynamic range 1080p automotive camera systems.
Elon Musk saves mankind from evil AI
Amid rapid industry investment in developing smarter artificial intelligence, a new branch of research has begun which aims to ensure that society can reap the benefits of AI while avoiding potential pitfalls. The Boston-based Future of Life Institute (FLI) has announced the selection of 37 research teams around the world to which it plans to award about $7m from Elon Musk and the Open Philanthropy Project as part of a first-of-its-kind grant pro...
Software platform announced for next-gen ADAS system
Green Hills Software has announced its industry-leading platform for ADAS, including the INTEGRITY RTOS and 64-bit MULTI development tools, for the Freescale S32V200 automotive vision processor featuring quad ARM Cortex-A53 cores with dedicated vision processors cores.
The sixth sense
A range of new road safety technology research projects that are being developed to reduce the number of accidents caused by drivers who are stressed, distracted and not concentrating on the road ahead has been revealed by Jaguar Land Rover. The Jaguar Land Rover 'Sixth Sense' research projects utilises advanced technology, from sports, medicine and aerospace, to monitor the driver's heart rate, respiration and levels of brain activity to id...
The race is on
As autonomous vehicles edge ever closer to mainstream reality, it’s now legislation and litigation that are expected to hold things up, not technology. But that only puts more pressure on manufacturers to get their solutions to market, as Philip Ling investigates.
Intelligent V2X system streamlines port traffic
The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and NXP Semiconductors have jointly unveiled the first intelligent traffic light that optimises the flow of truck traffic and guides drivers through the increasingly used port of Hamburg quickly and safely. The smartPORT Traffic Light is another project realised by the HPA to prevent traffic congestion and emissions and is part of the HPA’s overall effort to increase use of IT in these future-oriented measur...
Sat nav acts as an 'eyewitness' if an incident occurs
The first portable navigation device to feature a built-in dash cam and advanced alerts to enhance driver awareness on the road has been introduced by Garmin International. Thanks to the integrated dash cam that continuously records and automatically saves files on impact, the nüviCam offers the protection of having an eyewitness that records exactly where and when events occurred.
Software enables ADAS & autonomous driving applications
Wind River has introduced Automotive Profile for VxWorks. AUTOSAR-compliant software helps customers develop ISO 26262 certifiable automotive safety-critical applications such as ADAS to piloted and autonomous driving.
The colour accuracy of DLP Cinema DMDs in HUDs
The first DLP chipset engineered and qualified for automotive HUD (Head-Up Display) applications has been introduced by Texas Instruments. Combining the imaging qualities of DLP technology with automotive reliability, the chipset enables HUDs with the industry's widest FOV up to 12°. It also enables high brightness, colour and contrast levels and provides manufacturers with a scalable platform.
Smart mobility test bed to accelerate V2X communications
NXP Semiconductors has announced that it signed an agreement with Singapore’s Nanyang Technology University (NTU) to establish a living, real-world smart mobility test bed on the NTU campus. Supported by Singapore Economic Development Board, the joint initiative paves the way for Singapore’s ‘Smart Mobility 2030’ vision, making the city-state a global innovation hub for intelligent transport systems. It is also an importan...