In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Avride, Hyundai, otoBrite, Luminar and Telechips.
Avride Partners with Hyundai to Expand Robotaxi Fleet
Texas-based self-driving startup Avride has partnered with Hyundai Motor Co. to jointly develop and operate autonomous vehicles. As part of the deal, Avride will expand its fleet to 100 Hyundai IONIQ 5 robotaxis in 2024, with further growth planned for 2026. The vehicles will be integrated into Uber’s platform exclusively in Dallas, Texas.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 robotaxis will be manufactured at Hyundai’s Metaplant facility in Georgia and retrofitted with Avride’s self-driving technology. The partnership also includes plans to explore autonomous delivery services using Avride’s robotic systems.
Avride, which previously operated as part of Russian firm Yandex’s self-driving division, has experience working with Hyundai’s vehicles, including the Sonata and IONIQ 5, as platforms for its autonomous technology. This collaboration strengthens Avride’s position in the growing robotaxi market, alongside competitors such as Tesla and Waymo.
oToBrite Vision-AI SLAM Solutions for Autonomous Vehicles at Embedded World 202
oToBrite, a leader in Vision-AI technology, showed its Multi-camera Vision-AI Positioning System, oToSLAM, at Embedded World 2025. This VSLAM-based system enables precise indoor and outdoor localization without relying on costly HD maps, LiDAR, or GNSS/RTK signals. Successfully deployed in XPENG’s Automated Parking Assist (APA) and other OEMs’ Automated Valet Parking (AVP) applications, oToSLAM integrates object classification, freespace segmentation, and 3D feature mapping for high-precision positioning up to 1cm.
Additionally, oToBrite’s Vision-AI perception technology enhances ADAS applications, including its oToGuard Level 2+ ADAS solution for commercial vehicles, which meets global safety regulations. The company’s automotive-grade GMSL camera module series, oToCAM, ensures durability and compatibility with platforms like NVIDIA Jetson and Intel edge AI. oToBrite will showcase its innovations at Booth 2-313 (Hall 2) during the event.
Luminar’s LiDAR Technology to Power New Volvo ES90
Luminar announced that its advanced LiDAR technology will be integrated into the new Volvo ES90, marking the second Volvo model to feature its sensing capabilities after the EX90. The ES90, set for production this year, will leverage Luminar’s Iris LiDAR to enhance vehicle perception and safety.
Austin Russell, Luminar’s CEO, emphasized that this expansion aligns with increasing demand from consumers, automakers, and regulators for cutting-edge sensing technology. Alwin Bakkenes, Volvo’s Head of Software Engineering, highlighted that LiDAR will complement other advanced sensors to improve safety.
LiDAR enables high-precision environmental scanning, outperforming cameras in low-light conditions by detecting pedestrians up to 250 meters away and small objects like tires at 120 meters. Integrated into the ES90’s roofline, the technology enhances Volvo’s advanced driver assistance features, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to safety.
Telechips Unveils A2X AI Accelerator to Revolutionize Automotive AI
Telechips has introduced the A2X (TCA2000/TCA1000), an advanced automotive AI accelerator designed to enhance AI-driven vehicle systems while reducing costs and development time. The A2X integrates sensor interfaces, data preprocessing, and AI acceleration into a single chipset, featuring the largest-ever NPU in a domestic automotive AI processor for peak efficiency.
Unlike traditional SoCs that handle all autonomous driving and ADAS functions, the A2X optimizes data flow and reduces computational loads with its 200/100TOPS NPU and 100K/50KDMIPS CPU. It includes preprocessing blocks like De-warp and Point Cloud Accelerator to improve real-time AI performance while minimizing power consumption and system complexity. Future updates will enable on-device AI capabilities, including LLM support.
As the automotive semiconductor market grows—projected to reach nearly $30 billion annually by 2030—Telechips aims to expand its global footprint by positioning A2X as a dedicated AI accelerator, differentiating itself from competitors focused on high-performance SoCs.