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Ansys are collaborating with Edge Case Research to engineer the next generation of autonomous vehicles with unmatched state-of-the-art hazard detection capabilities. Through a new agreement, Edge Case Research put their powerful AV artificial intelligence

In what is being billed as the world’s first solid-state lidar mass production agreement with a Chinese automaker, last week LiangDao Intelligence established a strategic coöperation agreement with Great Wall Motor and German lidar experts

China-based RoboSense announced an arrangement for ControlWorks to provide RoboSense’s Smart lidar Sensor Systems to Korean automakers,tier 1s, and others with localised sales channels, product services, and technical support for the Korean

Synopsys have signed a definitive agreement to acquire Romania-based QTronic, who specialise in simulation, test tools and services for automotive software and systems development, including developing and maintaining bespoke software.

Sense Photonics—experts in lidar and 3D sensors for AVs and industrial automation, will expand their presence in Scotland following a £1.9m (€2.12m, $2.38m) grant from Scottish Enterprise.
With the support, Sense Photonics will open an

Waymo have entered into partnership with Renault and Nissan to pursue development of self-driving systems for a range of vehicles that will both carry passengers and haul packages.

The companies plan to work together exclusively to develop technology

The Volvo Group have signed an agreement with Nvidia to jointly develop the decision making system for autonomous vehicles and commercial machines. The solution will leverage Nvidia’s complete software stack for sensor processing, perception, map location

Volkswagen Group’s negotiations with Ford and Ford’s Argo AI autonomous affiliate are close to producing a collaboration on autonomous cars, according to VW CEO Herbert Diess, and a deal could be announced as early as next month.

Ansys and BMW are creating what they call the industry’s first holistic simulation tool chain for developing autonomous vehicle technologies. It will enable highly automated and autonomous driving, with the first vehicle launch expected in just two years.

Self-driving systems company Aurora Innovation intend to acquire Blackmore Sensors and Analytics, a company in Bozeman, in the U.S. state of Montana, with roots supporting the U.S. military with sensors.

Lidar units are laser sensors that help autonomous