In context
In late 2023, the automotive industry was accelerating toward higher levels of driving automation, with a growing focus on cost-effective, scalable ADAS solutions that could meet global safety and regulatory standards. ECARX, a mobility technology provider, entered this competitive landscape with a new platform aimed at supporting carmakers in their transition to more autonomous vehicles.
What was reported
ECARX launched its new ADAS product series, starting with the ECARX Skyland Pro, which has already begun mass production. The platform uses a dual system-on-chip (SoC) architecture with two Black Sesame Huashan-2 A1000 automotive-grade SoCs, delivering 116 TOPS of computing power at INT8 precision. This enables L2+ advanced driving and parking functions.
The Skyland Pro supports bird's-eye view (BEV) perception and a 5R10V sensor configuration. It includes features such as automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane-keeping assist (LKA), lane departure warning (LDW), blind spot detection (BSD), and electronic stability control (ESC), all of which scored well in C-NCAP preliminary testing. The platform also integrates BlackBerry QNX and AUTOSAR software for safety compliance.
ECARX provides end-to-end testing and validation tools to help partners shorten R&D cycles. A single-SoC version, ECARX Skyland, is planned for L2+ scenarios, offering up to 58 TOPS and supporting over 20 ADAS features, including high-speed NoA and automated parking assist.
Why it mattered
This launch demonstrated a trend toward modular, high-performance ADAS platforms that can be adapted to different vehicle segments, potentially lowering barriers for global carmakers to deploy advanced safety and autonomy features. The emphasis on safety certification and validation tools also highlighted the growing importance of regulatory compliance in ADAS development.
"Through the ECARX Skyland series, car manufacturers will be able to effortlessly integrate cutting-edge ADAS capabilities into their vehicles."
Source: Robotics & Automation News (roboticsandautomationnews.com) · Published 2023-11-16 · “ECARX launches new autonomous driving ADAS platform for global car manufacturers”