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Mercedes-Benz and technology giant Nvidia have extended their strategic partnership to develop next-generation autonomous driving systems, with a focus on achieving Level 4 autonomy.
Mercedes-Benz was the first automaker to receive regulatory approval in Europe for Level 3 autonomous driving technology. The two companies previously collaborated on the German carmaker’s Drive Pilot system, which allows vehicles to travel at speeds of up to 95 kilometres per hour on certain motorways under specified conditions.
Under the expanded partnership, Mercedes-Benz will contribute its expertise in automotive engineering and safety, while Nvidia will provide its computing platforms, artificial intelligence (AI) technology and software.
The collaboration will bring together Nvidia’s Hyperion in-vehicle computing and sensor architecture, its AI-powered Alpamayo driving software and its Halos safety system, designed to establish safeguards for autonomous driving.
The companies aim to develop a Level 4 autonomous driving system capable of operating without human intervention within defined conditions and making rapid decisions in complex driving situations.
Level 4 is the second-highest level of driving automation under the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) classification system. Unlike Level 3, which requires a human driver to take over when requested, Level 4 systems can perform all driving tasks independently within their designated operating conditions. Level 5 represents full automation in all driving conditions.
The partnership will also seek closer integration between Mercedes-Benz’s proprietary MB.OS operating system and Nvidia’s Hyperion platform.
By combining automotive engineering, AI and advanced computing, the companies aim to improve vehicle safety and accelerate the development of autonomous driving technology.
