The BMW Group and Qualcomm Technologies announced that they have expanded their technology collaboration beyond driver assistance and automated driving technologies. The companies are bringing the latest advancements in the Snapdragon Digital Chassis solution to power new BMW Group vehicles, delivering safer, smarter and more sophisticated experiences for drivers and passengers.
Learn more about how the Snapdragon Digital Chassis and its advanced digital technologies will transform mobility in this presentation.
Leveraging both companies' expertise in innovation, BMW is working with Qualcomm Technologies as the automaker's systems solutions provider to use the latest generation of the Snapdragon Cockpit platform to power new BMW Group vehicle experiences as well as Snapdragon automatic connectivity platforms for 5G Connectivity to bring ultra-fast and seamless connectivity to vehicles with the new generation BMW iDrive “QuickSelect” and the new operating systems 8.5 and 9.
Taking the driver-vehicle relationship to the next level, new BMW vehicles and New MINI Family vehicles are designed to use next-generation Snapdragon Cockpit platforms to power their operating systems, the automaker's outstanding interface for control, communications and intelligent communications. , but simple. infotainment.
Snapdragon Cockpit platforms are designed to deliver high-definition graphics to the iDrive voice-controlled touchscreen unit and to deliver a fully immersive in-cabin experience, enabling premium audio and crystal-clear voice communications throughout the vehicle's cabin.
“For the latest generation of BMW iDrive 'QuickSelect', the Snapdragon Digital Chassis is the ideal technology platform to enable intuitive, immersive and connected full-cabin experiences for drivers and passengers,” said Stephan Durach, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Development connected. technical operations, BMW Group. “The versatility of the Snapdragon Digital Chassis has made it easier for our companies to expand our working relationship beyond ADAS/AD solutions to create more comprehensive digital offerings together.”
Working with the Snapdragon Cockpit platforms, iDrive is designed to bring a new level of digital intelligence to convenience and safety, helping to enhance the capabilities of the BMW Intelligent Personal Safety Assistant with highly intuitive artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This includes virtual in-car assistance, natural language interactions between the vehicle and driver, in-cab monitoring for contextual safety, and precise positioning for safer, smarter navigation.
Newer BMW vehicles also feature Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF for ultra-fast connectivity, fast network response times, and the reliability needed to support safety features and always-connected experiences in and out of vehicles.
As part of the companies' technology collaboration, BMW Group and Qualcomm Technologies are currently co-developing a comprehensive, open and scalable ADAS system ranging from New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), Advanced Driving Assistance Systems 2 to Level 3 Highly Automated Driving. capabilities to expand the accessibility of safer autonomous driving technologies to the global automotive ecosystem. They will be based on the Snapdragon Ride platform with an integrated Ride Vision software stack and the first L2+ systems are expected to be available from 2025.
“Qualcomm Technologies is pleased with the momentum we are seeing with our Snapdragon Digital Chassis, providing next-generation digital capabilities and features for drivers and passengers of new BMW vehicles,” said Nakul Duggal, GM, senior vice president, automotive and cloud computing, Qualcomm. “Through Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions, we are enabling BMW, as well as the broader automotive ecosystem, to quickly transform its vehicles for the digital era. We look forward to continuing our work with the BMW Group to quickly bring innovative and industrially competitive capabilities to the market.”