Gasgoo Munich-Freetech has secured a supplier contract for DiDi's autonomous driving project, Gasgoo reported on July 8. The company will supply cutting-edge radar products and integrated software services for DiDi's D2 platform L4 Robotaxi fleet. Mass production and scaled deliveries are slated for 2027.
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The contracted FVR51 front radar features a waveguide antenna design that delivers robust signal quality and a broad field of view. Paired with deeply integrated proprietary software and AI algorithms, the sensor offers extended detection range and high angular resolution — along with the ability to resolve elevation targets. That translates into significantly sharper perception in complex urban traffic, over low-lying obstacles, and through severe weather like heavy rain or dense fog.
Freetech has built a radar portfolio spanning diverse use cases. Beyond the newly contracted sensor, the company's 8T8R edge-architecture 4D imaging radar — the FVR60_EO, a global debut — boasts a maximum detection range of 350 meters and industry-leading angular resolution, acting as a "high-definition night-vision eye" for vehicles. Meanwhile, the FVR60_SO and FVR60_SD satellite radars, which feature an innovative split architecture, are approaching critical R&D and mass-production phases. By offloading algorithms to the domain controller, this design cuts system costs while enabling over-the-air updates — striking a balance between the high performance and cost efficiency demanded by advanced driver-assistance systems.
As China's mandatory safety standards for L3 and L4 intelligent connected vehicles move toward final approval, the domestic autonomous driving sector is entering a new phase defined by stringent safety constraints and scaled commercialization. Freetech plans to lean on its full-stack capabilities and mass-production track record, working closely with partners to accelerate the rollout of higher-level autonomous driving.
