Gasgoo Munich-On Nov. 6, Valeo and BlackBerry's QNX announced a strategic partnership at the Canada Pavilion during the 9th China International Import Expo. The two companies plan to integrate the QNX OS for Safety into Valeo's next-generation smart front-view camera platform. The platform is now production-ready and has secured design wins from several Chinese automakers, with mass production slated to begin within 2026.
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The new platform integrates QNX' s safety-certified operating system with Valeo' s hardware expertise and full software stack in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). It is capable of detecting vehicles, pedestrians, road markings, and traffic signs.
Technically, the platform deploys the QNX OS for Safety on a system-on-chip (SoC). This architecture supports high-performance AI processing while maintaining system determinism, functional safety, and real-time reliability. It can be flexibly configured to suit different vehicle project needs, helping automakers cut development complexity and costs while speeding up the rollout of ADAS features.
Dong Yuanwen, QNX' s chief representative for Greater China, said automakers need ADAS platforms that balance safety, performance, and cost efficiency. The partnership, he added, will provide the technical foundation for mass-producing next-generation ADAS functions.
Zhou Song, president of Valeo China, pointed out that automakers are taking different approaches to ADAS development. The new platform is designed to be flexible enough to meet the specific requirements of various model projects.
The deal marks an expansion of the companies' long-standing partnership. QNX technology has already been used in several Valeo solutions, supporting vehicle programs around the world.
Separately, Canada's Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu noted that QNX software is now embedded in more than 275 million vehicles worldwide.
