ADAS & Autonomous Vehicles Special Report - December 2024 - 8

ARE TODAY'S SENSORS READY FOR
next-level automated
driving?
The new BMW 7 Series uses HD maps from HERE to power its
Level 2+ automated driving capabilities.
The new BMW 7 Series is the first vehicle in the world approved to use a
combination Level 2/Level 3 driving assistance systems.
All these systems will use Mobileye's EyeQ 6H
chip, integrating sensing, mapping, and driving
policy. The agreement includes customizable
software to maintain brand-specific experiences.
CEO Amnon Shashua called this an " historic
milestone " in automated driving, emphasizing the
scalability of Mobileye's technology. He highlighted
SuperVision's role as a bridge to eyes-off systems
for both consumer vehicles and mobility services.
Initial driverless deployments are targeted for 2026.
BMW
BMW's new 7 Series received the world's first
The Aeva CoreVision lidar-on-chip module (left) and the Aeva X1 system-onchip
processor.
Developed primarily in-house with support from partners,
including Scale AI, Applied Intuition, and Civil Maps (which
Luminar acquired in 2022), Sentinel leverages Luminar's
lidar hardware and AI-based software technologies.
CEO and founder Austin Russell said Luminar has been building
next-generation AI-based safety and autonomy software since
2017. " The majority of major automakers don't currently have a
software solution for next-generation assisted and autonomous
driving systems, " he said. " Our launch couldn't be more timely
with the new NHTSA mandate for next-generation safety in all
U.S.-production vehicles by 2029, and as of today, we're the only
solution we know of that meets all of these requirements. "
Mobileye
Mobileye has secured design wins with a major Western
automaker for 17 vehicle models launching in 2026 and beyond.
The deal covers Mobileye's SuperVision, Chauffeur, and Drive
platforms, offering varying levels of autonomous capabilities
from hands-off, eyes-on driving to fully autonomous robotaxis.
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approval for a combination Level 2/Level 3 driving
assistance systems in the same vehicle. This milestone
offers drivers unique benefits from both systems.
The Level 2 BMW Highway Assistant enhances
comfort on long journeys, operating at speeds up
to 81 mph (130 km/h) on motorways with separated
carriageways. It allows drivers to take their hands
off the steering wheel for extended periods while
remaining attentive. The system can also perform lane
changes autonomously or at the driver's confirmation.
The Level 3 BMW Personal Pilot L3 enables highly
automated driving at speeds up to 37 mph (60 km/h)
in specific conditions, such as motorway traffic jams.
Drivers can temporarily divert their attention from the
road, but they have to retake control when prompted.
This combination of systems offers a comprehensive
set of functionalities for a more comfortable and
relaxing driving experience on both long and short
journeys. The BMW Personal Pilot L3, which includes
both systems, is available exclusively in Germany
for €6,000 (around $6,500). Current BMW owners
can add the L2 Highway Assistant to their vehicle,
if applicable, free of charge starting August 2024.
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