Connected Car News: , Keysight, Analog Devices, Volvo, Daimler, Netradyne, DENSO, Quadric, HARMAN, MIPI Alliance, Blyncsy & Elektrobit

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In connected car news are 5GAA, Keysight, Analog Devices, Volvo, Daimler, Netradyne, DENSO, Quadric, HARMAN, MIPI Alliance, Blyncsy and Elektrobit.

5GAA Shows C-V2X

In Berlin, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) recently showcased advancements in Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology to support “Vision Zero,” aiming for zero road fatalities. The event featured a 5G-V2X Direct integration demonstrations.

Audi and BMW vehicles showed off 5G-V2X Direct tech. With help from Autotalks, Bosch, and Commsignia, these cars can now alert drivers about pedestrians and cyclists even before they’re visible. High bandwidth and low latency were the stars of this demo.

Bosch, Ericsson, and Mercedes-Benz, highlighted real-time safety alerts for vulnerable road users and emergency vehicles. This tech is powered by precise positioning and low-latency networks, making roads safer than ever.

To show that C-V2X is about both safety and efficiency, Audi, supported by Commsignia and Autotalks, demonstrated a use case for “cooperative parking” based on 5G-V2X Direct.

In line with 5GAA’s Visionary 2030 Roadmap, 5G is continuously being deployed in many car models and 5G-V2X Direct is expected to be mass-deployed in commercial vehicle models as early as 2026. This week’s event underlined the continuous commitment of major European automakers to 5G-V2X following 5GAA’s Open Statement in 2023.

Keysight Technologies and Analog Devices Partner 4 GMSL2

Keysight Technologies and Analog Devices (ADI) have partnered to develop a test solution for Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link (GMSL2) devices, supporting the automotive industry’s demand for high-speed data communication for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). This collaboration aims to enhance the Physical Medium Attachment (PMA) testing capabilities for GMSL2, essential for in-vehicle video, audio, and communication networks, crucial for next-gen ADAS.

Keysight’s solution, featuring a forward and reverse transmit eye mask, will be demonstrated at electronica 2024 from November 12-15, highlighting its comprehensive testing and compliance applications for high-performance automotive systems. The new testing capabilities streamline validation, debugging, and time-to-market for automotive manufacturers by ensuring robust GMSL2 standards and interoperability. This milestone strengthens Keysight and ADI’s ongoing commitment to advancing automotive testing technology.

Volvo & Daimler Truck SDV Partnership

As announced in May this year, Volvo Group and Daimler Truck intend to create a joint venture to develop a common software-defined vehicle platform and dedicated truck operating system, providing the basis for future software-defined commercial vehicles. The two leading companies in the commercial vehicle industry have now signed a binding agreement to establish the joint venture and are working towards setting up the company that will be headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden.

The software-defined vehicle platform will enable Volvo Group and Daimler Truck and potential other future customers of the joint venture to provide stand-alone digital vehicle functions for their products.

Netradyne Launches Advanced Driver Drowsiness Detection Sensor Ahead of National Prevention Week

Netradyne introduced a new Driver Drowsiness Detection System (DMS) Sensor— a breakthrough AI-driven technology designed to identify early signs of driver drowsiness more effectively than current systems.

Using extensive sleep research and a comprehensive dataset, the DMS Sensor detects subtle indicators like microsleeps and blink patterns, enabling real-time alerts that help drivers avoid accidents.

Optimized for low-light conditions and compatible with Netradyne’s Driver•i® system, the sensor also supports fleet managers with data to enhance coaching and scheduling. The solution debuts as an add-on to Netradyne’s D-450, available now in the U.S.

DENSO CORPORATION and Quadric.inc have entered into a development license agreement to co-develop a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for in-vehicle semiconductors.
Essential for AI-based applications. DENSO will license Quadric’s Chimera General Purpose NPU (GPNPU) IP core, combining it with DENSO’s RISC-V processor to enhance real-time data processing in vehicles, crucial for automated driving and connected tech.
DENSO’s RISC-V processor, which meets ISO26262 ASIL D standards, ensures high safety, while Chimera’s architecture offers flexibility for various AI tasks. This collaboration aims to enable adaptable in-vehicle SoCs that support evolving AI needs, enhancing the security of AD/ADAS products and advancing automotive semiconductor technology.

ForecastGPT Launched by HARMAN

HARMAN Digital Transformation Solutions has launched ForecastGPT, an advanced AI-driven forecasting tool, now available in AWS Marketplace. This solution leverages large language models (LLMs) and is fine-tuned on multivariate time series data to enhance predictive analytics, allowing businesses to analyze complex data patterns without predefined templates. ForecastGPT supports AWS customers in making data-driven decisions, especially in fluctuating markets. Dr. Jai Ganesh, Chief Product Officer, emphasized HARMAN’s commitment to providing accessible, innovative technology solutions within AWS Marketplace, which also includes other AI and machine learning tools like LLM Shield and Quantum Machine Learning for vehicle classification.

MIPI Camera Security Framework

The MIPI Alliance released the MIPI Camera Security Framework, a comprehensive security standard for automotive applications that use the MIPI Camera Serial Interface 2 (CSI-2). This framework addresses cybersecurity risks in image sensor systems essential for driver-assistance and autonomous driving. Offering authentication, data integrity, and encryption, the framework allows customizable security levels to balance safety needs with efficiency. The framework supports end-to-end protection, ensuring security from the image sensor to the system-on-chip (SoC). Initially designed for automotive use, it can also support IoT and industrial applications using CSI-2.

New Blyncsy Map

At the 2024 AASHTO Annual Meeting & Expo, Blyncsy (a Bentley Systems company) announced a new public map of all interstate highways in the continental U.S. This map, highlighting key roadway assets like guardrails and work zones, aims to boost road safety and maintenance. Available to all state DOTs, it leverages crowdsourced dash camera imagery from over 1 million vehicles and Blyncsy’s AI tools to detect road conditions and hazards in near-real time. The data is more scalable and cost-efficient compared to manual methods. This initiative supports a national digital infrastructure vision and promotes safer, more efficient roadways.

RUST language for EB

Elektrobit t announced that its industry-leading implementation of AUTOSAR-compliant basic software, EB tresos AutoCore, now supports the programming language Rust, improving development productivity and cybersecurity resilience. Interested and prospective customers can now request versions using Rust. This development reinforces Elektrobit’s cloud-to-cockpit commitment to accelerating the use of Rust for ECU projects, leveraging new product features and providing expert knowledge.

As Rust becomes increasingly popular, proven and preferred by developers, EB tresos AutoCore now provides seamless integration and developer-friendly language bindings for AUTOSAR application software components in both C and Rust. Additionally, the system can build applications depending on the language used to enable developers to start working effectively immediately, including support for Rust’s static code analysis tool, “Clippy.”

Elektrobit also provides first-class support for Rust as part of the product line. This includes generation of idiomatic code, making development easier and faster and resulting in applications that are safer and more secure.