Dibotics, a pioneer and leader in real-time 3D laser radar processing for Renesas Electronics Corp., a leading global provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has partnered to develop a vehicle for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving applications Level embedded solution for light detection and ranging (LiDAR) processing. The collaboration enables system builders to implement real-time 3D mapping systems with low power consumption and advanced functional safety (FuSa). rur860
Currently, Lidar processing requires efficient processing platforms and advanced embedded software. The system manufacturer offers SLAM on Chip ™ (Note 1) by combining Renesas Technology’s high-performance image processing and low-power Automotive R-Car SoCs with Dibotics’ 3D Real-Time Location and Mapping (SLAM) technology. On-chip SLAM enables 3D SLAM processing on a SoC for high-performance PCs, and enables 3D mapping using LiDAR data without the need for inertial measurement units (IMUs) and global positioning system (GPS) data. This collaboration makes it possible to implement real-time 3D mapping systems in automotive systems with low power consumption and advanced functional safety.
Renesas Electronics and Dibotics Collaborate to Deliver Real-Time, Low-Power LiDAR Solutions Based on R-Car SoC
In response to the auto-driving era, the automotive electronics market continues to optimize the sensor technology needed for autonomous vehicles, including real-time HD sensing of the environment, precise vehicle positioning, and real-time sensor fusion. LiDAR has become the key sensor for autonomous driving because it senses very accurately the obstacles around the vehicle and controls the vehicle through real-time communication with the electronic control unit (ECU) over alternatives such as cameras and radar. The dramatic increase in the amount of data transmitted by lidar sensing technology will drive the demand for high-performance, real-time processing of large amounts of data. maz3091
“The seamless integration of Renesas Technology and Dibotics technology enables real-time, efficient solutions for advanced LiDAR data processing at the highest levels of automotive functional safety,” said Jean-François Chouteau, vice president, Renesas Electronics Global ADAS Center. For autonomous driving, Renesas Electronics is working with innovative partners to optimize the Renesas autonomy Platform for Renesas end-to-end platforms and we are pleased to announce the collaboration with Dibotics to provide disruptive technology to the LiDAR market. ”
Raul Bravo, CEO and co-founder of Dibotics, said: “LiDAR sensors will play a crucial role in all ADAS and autopilot functions, a combination that combines Renesas ‘professional design with Dibotics’ unique cutting-edge performance, Helping OEMs, tier-one suppliers and LiDAR manufacturers reduce development costs and accelerate time-to-market, and we are excited to work with market leaders such as Renesas Electronics. ”
Unlike existing methods, Dibotics’ Augmented LiDAR ™ software implements 3D SLAM technology, which requires 3D LiDAR sensor data for 3D mapping. It eliminates the need for additional inputs to IMUs, GPS or wheel encoders (Note 2), eliminating additional integration efforts, reducing BOM costs and simplifying development. In addition, the software enables point-by-point classification (Note 3), detection and tracking of the shape, velocity and trajectory of moving objects, and Multi-LiDAR fusion (Note 4).
The high performance of the R-Car enables it to run Augmented LiDAR software from Dibotics. The R-Car has low power consumption and meets ISO 26262 (ASIL) functional safety standards for high functional safety. Renesas Electronics R-Car is a groundbreaking part of the Renesas autonomy ™ Platform for ADAS and autopilot, providing a complete end-to-end solution from cloud to sensor and vehicle control.
