AI-Powered Computer Vision Perception Developer StradVision Closes on $88 Million Series C Funding Round

StradVision, a developer of AI-powered computer vision perception systems for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assist systems (ADAS), announced today it closed on its latest Series C funding round of $88 million. The latest round brings StradVision’s total funding to $129 million. The company says it's accelerating the deployment of fully autonomous vehicles by providing automakers with powerful perception technology at a fraction of the cost of its competitors.

Eric Walz2022-09-15 15:00 PT

Automotive Technology Supplier ZF Acquires Stake in Startup StradVision to Accelerate The Development of AI-Powered Perception Technology for Autonomous Vehicles

StradVision, a company developing AI-powered computer vision technology for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assist systems (ADAS), announced today that German automotive technology supplier ZF Friedrichshafen AG ("ZF") has acquired a 6% stake in the company. As part of the investment, the two companies will expand their portfolios of perception technology for autonomous vehicles.

Eric Walz2022-05-05 11:00 PT

Autonomous Trucking Startup Locomation & ZF to Jointly Develop Electric Steering Systems That Support Automated Highway Driving

Pittsburgh-based autonomous trucking startup Locomation announced a new partnership with German automotive component supplier ZF Friedrichshafen AG (“ZF”) on the further development of an advanced electronic steering system to enhance the safety of self-driving Class-8 trucks. ZF's ReAX steering system supports Level 4 autonomous driving.

Eric Walz2021-10-03 09:45 PT

Mobileye & ZF to Supply Automaker Toyota With Advanced Safety & Perception Technology for its Future Models

Computer vision company Mobileye and German automotive technology company ZF will supply automaker Toyota Motor Corp with safety technology for its future vehicles. The two companies were chosen by Toyota to develop Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) which will be used in multiple vehicle platforms within several years, including SAE Level 2 and higher autonomous driving systems.

Eric Walz2021-06-24 10:00 PT

Self-Driving Truck Startup TuSimple Announced Partnership with Auto Supplier ZF for the Production of Autonomous Trucks

California-based self-driving truck startup TuSimple announced today today that it established a partnership with global automotive supplier ZF. ZF will serve as TuSimple’s default supplier for the hardware components required for autonomous driving. TuSimple plans to have its autonomous trucks on the road in commercial operations by 2021.

Eric Walz2020-05-02 10:30 PT

Chinese Automaker Chery to Use NVIDIA-Powered ZF ProAI for Level 3 Autonomous Cars

Chery, one of China’s leading automakers, announced today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) that it is adopting the new ZF ProAI system, powered by NVIDIA’s DRIVE AI self-driving technology, to bring Level 3 autonomous driving to the world’s biggest auto market.

Eric Walz2018-02-23 08:00 PT

NVIDIA, ZF and Baidu Launch Industry’s First AI Autonomous Vehicle Computer for China

NVIDIA, ZF and Baidu announced last night at the opening press conference of CES 2018, that they are creating a production-ready AI autonomous vehicle platform designed for China, the world’s largest automotive market.

Eric Walz2018-02-14 11:54 PT

Tier 1 Suppliers Move to Boost Production of Self-Driving Car Components

As more cars are equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and self driving technology, suppliers of these components are ready for a windfall. The top tier 1 suppliers are promoting their ability to integrate the necessary array of sensors, computer chips and software.

Eric Walz2017-08-02 17:50 PT

HELLA and ZF Form Partnership on Autonomous Car Technology

ZF and HELLA announced this week that the companies are entering into a strategic partnership to develop automotive technology for autonomous cars.

Eric Walz2017-07-30 17:12 PT