In the process of autonomous driving research and development, remote monitoring and control are particularly important, but these functions can currently only be achieved through independent systems or relying on specific vehicle platforms. In response to this need, XTRONIC, a Schaeffler company, has developed an innovative digital control unit that integrates functions such as safety, monitoring, operation and comfort into a single system. Users can install and use it on smart phones, tablets and smart watches, and get important data from the cloud through mobile devices anytime, anywhere.
Autonomous driving, Schaeffler
In fact, XTRONIC is a provider of customized software and electronic solutions, providing solutions covering autonomous driving, electric drives, functional safety and test systems. The company was acquired by the Schaeffler Group in May this year, which also accelerated the pace of Schaeffler's R & D in its autonomous driving field.
Specifically, the control unit can establish a connection between the driver assistance system and millimeter-wave radar, lidar, ultrasonic radar, and artificial intelligence, providing a reliable technical basis for autonomous driving. It is reported that the system has been put into mass production, and many global OEMs are Schaeffler customers.
At the application level, in addition to being suitable for self-driving cars, the control unit can also control the comfort and safety functions of campers and RVs. Consumers can not only use all the control functions in the car, but also check the status through their smartphones to obtain information such as vehicle fuel quantity or temperature.
In addition, the XTRONIC control unit also integrates a large number of interconnected components. Through this system, users can implement the condition monitoring and predictive maintenance of vehicle components, thereby improving the availability of the system, and can also formulate the use of a vehicle or even the entire fleet. plan. It is worth noting that the system also has a high level of security, and an alert will be issued immediately if a security breach occurs.