Vueron Newsletter
No. 203
2025.05.09
| JTA opens autonomous innovation center and unveils service name for autonomous vehicle program |
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| ADAS | Volkswagen Reveals New In-House AI-Powered Self-Driving Tech | |
| Autonomous Driving | Horizon Robotics Rolls Out HSD Urban Driving Assistance System for Mass Production, Global Debut with Chery Automobile Scheduled for September | |
| Dallas Airport Chooses Outsight’s 3D LiDAR Solution to Transform Its Operational Management | ||
| Luminar forms new automotive council aimed at enhancing vehicle safety |
1. JTA opens autonomous innovation center and unveils service name for autonomous vehicle program
- The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) launched its Autonomous Innovation Center (AIC) and introduced its autonomous vehicle service brand, NAVI (Neighborhood Autonomous Vehicle Innovation).
- NAVI will operate a 3.5-mile AV route through Downtown Jacksonville this summer, connecting key areas such as the Central Business Core and Sports & Entertainment District.
- The AIC will serve as a centralized hub for monitoring, charging, and maintaining the AV fleet, and includes a full-scale command center and elevated observation deck.
- The facility also supports sustainability, with rooftop solar panels and a microgrid expected to fully offset its energy usage.
- JTA aims to launch the first fully autonomous public transit system network in the U.S. as part of its Ultimate Urban Circulator (U2C) program.
- The AV program is being delivered in partnership with Beep and other infrastructure and technology firms including Balfour Beatty, WGI, Urban SDK, and Miller Electric.
- The Intelligent Corridor Construction spans more than three miles and incorporates cybersecurity and data management innovations.
- JTA emphasizes that this project represents a mobility transformation focused not only on technology but on urban revitalization and connectivity.
Jacksonville Transportation Authority has launched its Autonomous Innovation Center and unveiled NAVI, its new autonomous vehicle service, set to operate a 3.5-mile route as part of the U.S.’s first fully autonomous public transit network.
2. Volkswagen Reveals New In-House AI-Powered Self-Driving Tech
- Volkswagen Group is unveiling its first in-house automated driving system at the Shanghai Auto Show, developed by Carizon—a joint venture between Cariad and Horizon Robotics.
- The system is powered by GAIA, an AI-driven platform that collects 2TB of data per vehicle per day and accelerates training and verification processes.
- Over 500 engineers in China developed the full-stack ADAS solution in just 18 months, aligning with VW’s “In China, For China” strategy.
- A Level 2+ version of the system will launch in a new VW EV later this year, with Level 2++ featuring Urban Navigate on Autopilot (NoA) arriving in 2026.
- GAIA enables a six-fold increase in data processing speed and reduces AI verification cycles to one-twentieth of the usual time.
- The technology is designed specifically for China’s Compact Main Platform and will be integrated into a broader range of affordable electric models.
- Carizon’s roadmap aims to lay the foundation for Level 3 autonomy while navigating China’s tightening regulatory environment on ADAS technologies.
- Volkswagen emphasizes the localized, fast-paced development as a new benchmark for performance, safety, and market responsiveness in China
3. Horizon Robotics Rolls Out HSD Urban Driving Assistance System for Mass Production, Global Debut with Chery Automobile Scheduled for September
- Horizon Robotics has unveiled its HSD (Horizon SuperDrive™) urban driving assistance system, which will enter mass production with Chery’s EXEED brand in September 2025.
- The system combines Horizon’s Journey™ 6 chip and an end-to-end AI architecture to simulate human-like driving and enhance safety, comfort, and efficiency.
- HSD is available in three versions for vehicles ranging from entry-level to premium and is built with a modular, upgradable design called “Horizon Cell” for OEM flexibility.
- The HSD rollout marks a significant milestone in Horizon’s in-house development strategy, optimized for high-volume production and broad market adoption.
- Horizon has partnered with Chery since 2021, and their joint efforts now extend to Volkswagen through the Carizon JV, with production of VW models slated for 2026.
- The company boasts over 310 design wins and collaboration with more than 40 OEMs, including all top 10 in China, reflecting strong commercial momentum.
- The HSD platform supports Horizon’s vision of accessible, scalable, and human-centric smart driving solutions.
- The launch positions Horizon as a key enabler in the mainstream adoption of intelligent driving technologies across the global automotive sector.
Horizon Robotics has launched its mass-producible HSD urban driving system, debuting with Chery in September 2025 and expanding to Volkswagen in 2026, marking a major step in scalable, human-centric ADAS adoption.
4. Dallas Airport Chooses Outsight’s 3D LiDAR Solution to Transform Its Operational Management
- Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has selected Outsight’s 3D LiDAR software platform to enhance safety, optimize operations, and improve passenger flow, beginning with a $17.2 million initial phase.
- Outsight was formed by experts from Dibotics, Withings, and Lasersec, with a mission to simplify and standardize LiDAR data processing through a unified spatial intelligence platform.
- Unlike video or Wi-Fi-based systems, Outsight’s edge-computing LiDAR solution generates real-time 3D perception and localization data while maintaining privacy by not collecting image or phone data.
- The system is compatible with multiple LiDAR sensor brands and supports real-time analysis of people and vehicle movement, enabling predictive congestion management and faster throughput.
- Outsight’s deployment at DFW signals LiDAR’s expansion from autonomous vehicle use to broader infrastructure and smart mobility applications.
- The company’s solutions are already used at major airports in Paris and Rome, and Outsight was recently named a key player in spatial computing by Gartner.
- The platform’s reliance on local edge processing ensures quick responsiveness and robust data sovereignty, critical for high-volume public environments.
- Outsight also joined the Airports AI Alliance to support responsible AI adoption, with DFW as one of the founding members.
DFW Airport has partnered with Outsight to deploy a 3D LiDAR-based edge computing system for real-time operational management, marking a major step in LiDAR’s expansion into smart infrastructure.
5. Luminar forms new automotive council aimed at enhancing vehicle safety
- Luminar has launched the Luminar Automotive Council (LAC), bringing together veteran executives from top automakers and regulatory bodies to enhance vehicle safety and support its strategic growth.
- Members include former leaders from Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, and the U.S. Department of Transportation, offering expertise in OEM strategy, public policy, and advanced mobility.
- The council will advise on market trends, regulations, and customer needs, helping Luminar accelerate the adoption of its LiDAR technology.
- Dieter Zetsche, former Daimler CEO, emphasized the council’s potential to shape the next era of safety and autonomy in mobility.
- LAC will support the deployment of Luminar Halo, the company’s next-generation LiDAR platform, with a focus on enabling scalable adoption.
- By strengthening ties with OEMs, suppliers, and strategic partners, Luminar aims to position its LiDAR as a cornerstone of future vehicle safety systems.
- The council also reflects Luminar’s broader mission to lead the industry in intelligent perception solutions for automated and autonomous driving.
Luminar has formed the Luminar Automotive Council, gathering top industry leaders to guide the company’s LiDAR safety strategy and support the global adoption of its next-generation platform, Luminar Halo.
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