On October 15, local time, the technology company Continental announced the establishment of a collaborative evaluation partnership with 3M to evaluate the infrastructure-to-vehicle (I2V) interface, which is located on infrastructure-related objects and technologies (including road Marks, distinctive signs and other landmarks located on or near the road environment) and vehicle-related technologies.
The current infrastructure lacks consistency, uniformity, performance specifications, and maintenance standards in some respects, but these are critical to optimizing the perception and positioning capabilities of autonomous vehicles. Obviously, a solution to optimize the infrastructure cannot be achieved in the short term, so the long-term goal of the partners is to find a more balanced solution.
Mainland China has a long history of developing automotive safety systems. This extensive expertise, combined with 3M ’s innovative expertise and leadership in road technology, will allow the two companies to work together to improve the existing transportation infrastructure and build towards the future. Efforts to optimize solutions for a more balanced and smarter infrastructure. The short-term goal is to help improve road safety while continuing to develop autonomous driving solutions.
Ralph Lauxmann, head of systems and technology at Continental's Chassis & Safety Division, said: "One of Continental's priorities is to ensure that our automotive technology can accurately, efficiently and effectively communicate with cities and road infrastructure. We are excited to work with 3M to improve the overall road infrastructure technology, help improve safety, and increase awareness of the environment and obstacles in daily driving. "
Continental and 3M will cooperate in evaluating infrastructure and vehicle interfaces (I2V) through the following methods: using clear environmental landmarks to locate vehicles on high-precision maps and correct positioning; identifying and classifying objects in urban road environments, including urban intersections, Signal intersections and other stationary and moving objects to improve safety; improve awareness of objects in and around the work area, and improve the status of the work area; use sensor fusion to detect objects related to infrastructure To improve object detection capabilities.
Dr. Daniel Chen, Vice President and General Manager of 3M's Traffic Safety Department commented: "Infrastructure plays a key role in the safety of all road users (including vehicles with or without autonomous driving technology) and vulnerable road users. 3M Company Committed to improving transportation infrastructure and travel methods so that all road users can reach their destinations safely. As travel modes continue to change and improve, the task of improving road safety has become increasingly important. We are very happy to be able to cooperate with the mainland To explore infrastructure solutions to help the government achieve its zero vision goal. "