The intelligent driving arm of Lotus Technology, Lotus Robotics and HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop an advanced Highway Navigation Pilot solution that delivers Level 2+ (L2+) automated driving functions.
The collaboration is focused on delivering a best-in-class L2+ ADAS solution integrating an advanced sensor perception stack and a high-precision map for advanced driving and safety functions including hands-off driving in certain situations. The solution is set for homologation in Europe in 2025. It will be utilised in upcoming Lotus vehicles and jointly offered to automakers across Europe.
Lotus Robotics will engineer the L2+ solution, powered by the HERE HD Live Map. The Lotus Highway Navigation Pilot is a full stack hardware and software solution for Level 2+ automated driving functions, including automated lane changes, highway transitions and passing manoeuvres.
For automated driving systems, the HERE HD Live Map delivers safety-enhancing data for functions like localisation, prediction, and path planning, working seamlessly with various vehicle sensors. The HD map expands a vehicle’s ability to “see” and “plan” in scenarios where sensors alone may be limited. The HERE HD Live Map improves the overall situational awareness by providing precise, forward-looking information about road network features and local regulations, anticipating potential issues ahead and giving drivers an improved sense of confidence.
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