Qualcomm Working on Ride Vision Platform for Self-Driving Cars with Cameras

Qualcomm has introduced Snapdragon Ride Vision System, a platform that automakers can use to add driver assistance systems and autonomous driving features to their cars. The first cars are expected to receive the system in 2024.

Snapdragon Ride Vision System is a scalable and modular platform where manufacturers can choose which parts to purchase and which not. In its basic form, the platform only contains cameras at the front of the car, but additional cameras can be added for a 360-degree view around the car or additional front cameras to make parking easier.

With these 8-megapixel cameras and Qualcomm’s 4nm-soc, manufacturers can apply advanced driver assistance systems, or adas, and automated driver systems in their cars. Qualcomm uses Arriver’s Vision software for this. This software can detect stationary and moving objects, as well as road markings and other road infrastructure. Cyclists, pedestrians and other road users are also recognized by this software.

Ride Vision also comes with an SDK, so that manufacturers can use the different parts in their car. The platform can be used to develop autonomous cars based on L2, L3 ‘or higher’. With L3, for example, the driver can in theory use a telephone, although he or she should still be able to intervene if necessary.

Qualcomm expects the Snapdragon Ride Vision System to enter production in cars by 2024. The platform will also be part of the Snapdragon Digital Chassis, a package of systems that car manufacturers can purchase from Qualcomm. Here too, manufacturers can choose for themselves which parts of the platform they accept or not. Renault will in any case use parts of Snapdragon Ride Vision System, Qualcomm writes.

Qualcomm’s idea of ​​a car with Digital Chassis