QNX powers WeRide ADAS systems
WeRide is using the QNX real time operating system for its latest ADAS devices in a strategic deal.
The technology is already being deployed in the Chery EXEED Sterra ES and ET Models in China for the WePilot Level 2++ systems. This balances defensive driving, agile lane-changing, and 360-degree obstacle avoidance with a sensor fusion and map-free automated driving.
The deal sees QNX, a division of Blackberry in Canada, working on the deployment of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) for automotive OEMs and suppliers around the world. WeRide is also leading the rollout of selfdriving vehicles in China and Europe.
The first project of WeRide and its strategic investor and system integrator Bosch entered into mass production at the end of 2023, equipping the Chery Exceed ES and ET models with the driving assistance system with integrated driving and automated parking
This uses two DRIVE Orin GPUs from Nvidia with 508 TOPS computing power and is the world’s first application of the Drive OS safety-certified software with a proprietary autonomous driving cloud.
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“WeRide is dedicated to transforming transportation with autonomous driving solutions that prioritize safety, efficiency, comfort and sustainability,” said Hua Zhong, SVP of Engineering at WeRide. “Our collaboration with QNX is crucial to this mission. By integrating QNX’s foundational software, we are not just improving driver assistance systems but taking a crucial step towards realizing a world where autonomous vehicles are a cornerstone of smart cities, contributing to reduced traffic congestion, lower emissions, and improved road safety.”
“WeRide has established itself as an innovative company that is pushing the boundaries of autonomous driving technology,” said Dhiraj Handa, SVP & GM, Asia Pacific region at QNX. “We are excited to provide them with our cutting-edge foundational software that is designed to meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. And given the early commercial success with the two Chery models, we are confident that other automakers will also recognize the value that our two companies bring to developing advanced driver assistance systems that are both innovative and dependable.”
The QNX OS is already used by BMW, Bosch, Continental, Dongfeng Motor, Geely, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo in digital cockpits and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as well as infotainment systems and domain controllers.
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