Waymo has integrated Google’s Gemini AI assistant into the cabin of its Ojai robotaxi, alongside a redesigned three-screen interface. The system enables riders to use voice commands for cabin controls and journey information, while the autonomous driving system operates independently.

Designed specifically for ride-hailing, the Ojai features a cabin focused on passenger comfort and flexibility, with Waymo announcing the introduction of new in-car features, including the Gemini AI assistant and a redesigned user interface, aimed at enhancing the rider experience.

While the Waymo Driver manages the vehicle’s autonomous driving functions, Google’s Gemini AI assistant provides in-cabin support for passengers.

Continue reading Waymo adds Gemini AI and new user interface to Ojai robotaxi at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International.

Qualcomm Technologies and BMW Group have signed an agreement under which Qualcomm will supply compute silicon for BMW’s next-generation digital cockpit and advanced driver assistance and automated driving (ADAS/AD) systems through the next decade. The agreement covers Snapdragon Digital Chassis technologies, including Snapdragon Elite automotive system-on-chips and dedicated AI accelerators, which will provide the hardware platform for future AI-enabled vehicle functions.

“The versatility and performance depth of the Snapdragon Digital Chassis has enabled our companies to continually expand the scope and ambition of what we build together,” said Nakul Duggal, EVP and group GM for automotive, industrial and embedded IoT and robotics at Qualcomm Technologies.

Continue reading BMW selects Qualcomm for next-generation vehicle compute platform at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International.

Lucid Group has begun the rollout of its latest over-the-air software update for the Lucid Gravity SUV in North America, Lucid UX 3.6, which introduces hands-free driving capabilities along with enhancements to navigation, charging experience and everyday usability.

Hands-free driving

Hands-Free Drive Assist is designed to make highway driving more comfortable and can assist with steering, acceleration and braking on compatible highways. It is available for vehicles equipped with DreamDrive 2 Pro.

Hands-Free Lane Change Assist can guide the vehicle into an adjacent lane upon a turn signal made by the driver, only when it is safe to do so; and Automatic Lane Change can also initiate passing maneuvers to overtake slower traffic during highway driving.

Continue reading Hands-free driving and smarter navigation added to Lucid Gravity at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International.

A new report on public attitudes in Europe about the use of artificial intelligence in vehicles has revealed that drivers have a high familiarity with AI and frequently use AI-enabled ADAS features but that they are reluctant to give full control of the vehicle to autonomous systems – and that drivers in the UK are the msot skeptical of full autonomy.

Chinese auto maker Xpeng commissioned independent research agency Improof Research to conduct a quantitative study of public attitudes toward artificial intelligence and physical AI across six European countries, alongside a reference sample from major Chinese cities. The survey fieldwork was carried out between May 1 and 14, 2026.

Continue reading Research finds UK drivers draw a firm line between assistance and autonomy at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International.

Keysight Technologies has achieved a Hybrid eCall certification to the EN 18052:2025 standard from DEKRA.

As cellular networks transition away from legacy 2G and 3G infrastructure, auto makers face mounting pressure to deliver compliant Next-Generation eCall (NG-eCall) implementations that utilize packet-switched 4G and 5G networks. Because regional network modernization moves at varying speeds, vehicles must operate reliably across mixed-network environments. According to Keysight, its certified Hybrid eCall solution addresses this challenge directly, enabling in-vehicle systems (IVS) to dynamically switch between legacy and NG-eCall systems based on real-world network availability.

Building on Keysight’s previously achieved EN 17240 validation, this new certification ensures continuous alignment with evolving international standards.

Continue reading DEKRA certifies Keysight’s hybrid eCall testing solution at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International.

By publicly releasing internally developed technologies, Hyundai Mobis plans to enable more mobility software developers to create added value based on Hyundai Mobis’s software and ultimately establish it as an industry standard.

To this end, the company has joined the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Working Group under the Eclipse Foundation and will participate in the S-Core project to develop an SDV software platform in earnest.

The S-Core project is a global initiative launched primarily by European companies in late 2024 to standardize foundational technologies such as software platforms and middleware. It is the first open-source-based software platform development project to meet ASIL-B, the automotive industry’s functional safety standard.

Continue reading Hyundai Mobis joins S-Core project to advance SDV software platform development at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International.

Recent analysis by Tech Insights indicates that demand for automotive ethernet is increasing significantly, with vehicle ethernet ports projected to reach 3.42 million sockets by 2032. However, fragmented strategies and regional differences may slow progress in standardization and deployment.

In summary, rising demand could contribute to higher development costs for next-generation vehicle systems, such as autonomous driving, if the industry does not converge on interoperable standards.

According to TechInsights’ Automotive Ethernet – Architecture Change Drives Growth report, adoption of automotive ethernet is expanding rapidly but remains uneven across original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and regions.

Continue reading Rapid adoption of automotive ethernet raises standardization and cost concerns at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International.

The global eSync Alliance has reached a major milestone after its specifications were adopted for production of the new Tata Sierra, marking its first deployment in a software-defined internal combustion engine vehicle in India. Delivered by Alliance member Excelfore, in partnership with Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, the program reportedly represents a landmark validation of open, standards-based OTA software updates and remote diagnostics.

The Tata Sierra has been engineered from inception as a software-defined vehicle, with OTA update capability and remote diagnostics embedded as core architectural elements rather than retrofit additions. Its OTA infrastructure is an implementation of eSync Alliance specifications, with remote diagnostics enabled through an implementation of ASAM’s Service-Oriented Vehicle Diagnostics specification, reflecting the ongoing collaboration between the eSync Alliance and ASAM to develop and publish models for how the two standards can be deployed together.

Continue reading eSync Alliance expands adoption of SDVs with Tata Sierra program at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International.

Pirelli and Univrses have announced that they have signed an agreement for the integration of the Swedish deep tech specialist’s AI‑based computer vision 3DAI technologies into the tier maker’s Cyber Tyre system. Pirelli has also acquired a 30% stake in Univrses.

The combination of the technologies developed by Univrses and Pirelli will deliver vehicles that are “safer and more performant”, the companies said, with potential applications in ADAS and autonomous driving systems. The solution will also deliver timely, relevant and actionable data, for a range of road management use cases. Insights will enable road authorities to make better decisions and deploy resources more effectively, potentially reducing road-related accidents and saving lives.

Continue reading Univrses AI technology integrated into Pirelli Cyber Tyre platform at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International.

In the AI-native era, large language models (LLMs) are reshaping in-vehicle interaction. Traditional single-command systems are giving way to more advanced approaches that enable contextual understanding, prediction and cross-scenario coordination. Natural voice interaction with continuous conversation flow and long-term memory is emerging as a key development to improve the in-car user experience.

Neusoft Corporation and AISpeech have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) to jointly develop an AI-powered mobility companion featuring natural conversation and proactive intelligence for the global market, by integrating AISpeech’s cutting-edge AI voice interaction technologies into Neusoft’s recently launched OneCoreGo Global In-Vehicle Intelligent Mobility Solution 7.0.

Continue reading Neusoft and AISpeech partner on AI-powered in-vehicle mobility companion using LLM technology at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International.