How to overcome challenges in safe driving automation

Smart Cars are the future…. Volvo is leading the way, step aside Tesla. [WHAT ON EARTH IS GOING ON WITH THAT THING ON THE ROOF? Yes, about that. It’s the lidar, the sensor that underpins Volvo’s future-proofed commitment to safety. That’s been a brand USP since the early days, of course, but the new technical wonderland in which we now live widens the scope almost exponentially. Called Safe Space Technology, the ES90’s seven cameras, five radars, 12 ultrasonic sensors and lidar (just the one of those) give the car 360-degree oversight on the driving environment and collects real-time data on the road ahead. It can detect obstacles in the dark, too.]

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are transforming how vehicles perceive and respond to the world around them. GlobalFoundries is helping drive that transformation. From radar to lidar, cameras to ultrasonic sensors, our technologies are enabling the next generation of automotive safety and autonomy. Swipe through the carousel to see how we are partnering across the industry to shape the future of ADAS and read the full blog here: https://loom.ly/HI4Y4rI.

🚦#ZOOX is driving the future of autonomy—safely navigating D.C. streets with Teledyne FLIR OEM thermal sensors, day or NIGHT. As Zoox expands autonomous vehicle testing to Washington, D.C., Teledyne FLIR thermal imaging technology is helping their robotaxis see what others can’t. Our infrared sensors see beyond headlights, enabling reliable pedestrian detection—even in total darkness, fog, or challenging weather. Thermal cameras detect heat, not light—giving Zoox vehicles enhanced situational awareness and offering redundancy across their sensor suite, which includes radar, LiDAR, and visible cameras. This added layer of safety helps protect pedestrians, cyclists, animals, and all road users. 👨💻Thermal vision is essential for autonomy. Read the story: https://bit.ly/46NbLBb 🚘Build your next driving solution with Teledyne FLIR OEM: https://bit.ly/42P8CQg #TeledyneFLIR #FLIR #OEM #AutonomousVehicles #AEB #WashingtonDC #thermalimaging #InfraredImaging #ADAS #Robotaxi #toyota

See the road through the eyes of autonomy. You’re watching the Volvo VNL Autonomous in action with the Aurora Driver, perceiving the road in real time with lidar, radar, high-resolution cameras — and the onboard computer that lets it process and react instantly. It’s not just detecting lanes. It’s building a 360-degree understanding of its environment, anticipating lane changes, responding to traffic, and planning safe paths down complex highways. The Volvo VNL Autonomous is purpose-built for this role: a truck platform with full vehicle-level redundancy in steering, braking, power, and communication, deeply integrated with the virtual driver to operate safely and reliably at scale. This is the new model for freight that's safer, more efficient, and built for continuous operation. #VolvoAutonomousSolutions #VAS #GuidedBySafety

When we started our high-reliability LiDAR processor development we anticipated an end market in automotive ADAS where our chip would dramatically lower the cost of equipment and open up high volume adoption. Hesai has led the industrialization of LiDAR in automotive but we hope to play into a second wave of performance driven systems that address the ultimate goal of making cars SAFER. Someone needs to inform Tesla that LiDAR machine vision is complementary (and superior in many ways) to cameras. https://lnkd.in/g5wffVap

🚋 Bosch Rail upgrades Škoda 39T trams with latest ADAS technology in Ostrava 38 trams in Ostrava covering almost 40% of the city’s fleet will be equipped with Bosch’s next generation anti-collision system Forward Assist Plus. 🛠️ Installation will begin next year, bringing 📸 Camera | 📡 Radar | 🌐 LiDAR → to detect obstacles up to 80 meters ahead. A major step forward for urban rail transport in Ostrava, turning innovative technology into a safer reality. #RailTechnology #ADAS #ForwardAssist #UrbanRail #RailSafety #SmartMobility #FutureOfTransport

Omega Seiki Mobility, “Swayamgati is not just a vehicle; it’s a vision for the future—a blend of sustainability, safety, and automation.” Equipped with advanced AI, the rickshaw uses LiDAR, GPS, multi-sensor navigation, and obstacle detection to navigate safely through crowded areas. It can switch between autonomous and manual modes, making it ideal for airports, industrial parks, and smart urban zones. #India #ElectricRickshaw #AItechnology #Swayamgati #CleanEnergy #businessdor

💻 🌐 INSERTION OF VIRTUAL OBSTACLES IN AUTONOMOUS NAVIGATION 🌐 💻 ✴️ A feature for detecting striped tape in a controlled environment and inserting it as a virtual obstacle in the ROS Costmap. This enhances the robot's perception to recognize obstacles invisible to LiDAR's sensors. ✴️ 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: ✅ Striped Tape detection in a controlled environment ✅ Insertion of virtual obstacles into the ROS Costmap ✅ Integration of computer vision and traditional sensors ✅ Improved navigation in scenarios with visual barriers ✅ Greater safety and efficiency for mobile robots Authors: Henrique Vaz, Guilherme Mano e Rômulo Maciel Support: Equipe de Robótica FBOT

Think of your LiDAR like a camera lens. Most sensors on the market have a fixed lens—one view, no zoom, no customization. But what if you could swap it out on the fly to get the perfect shot? Our Seyond Falcon LiDAR is the industry's first sensor with out-of-the-box configurable scan patterns. This means you can adjust the Field of View and Resolution to exactly match the demands of your application, whether it's autonomous driving or intelligent traffic management. See the Difference on Real Objects: We tested this flexibility by switching from the default pattern to a high-density mode on a tire and a 30cm box. The result? The concentrated pattern captured 2X more the number of points, giving you superior detail and better object classification. And with our new Multi-Scene Feature, you get up to 8 pre-set patterns, allowing you to instantly dial in the perfect setting for any scenario. The right tool for every job, built into a single LiDAR sensor. 👉 Learn more about the Falcon’s flexibility: https://lnkd.in/g_mCcjWr

The ability to adjust field of view and resolution on the fly is an interesting new feature on the LiDAR scene, particularly for security applications where identifying and zooming in on potential threats could be a game changer.