Beijing (Gasgoo)- AI perception and edge computing chip company Axera marked a new chapter in its five-year journey by establishing its autonomous driving headquarters in Chongqing's Liangjiang New Area, according to the company's WeChat announcement on Jan. 20.
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This strategic move signals Axera's deepened commitment to smart driving technologies and its expansion into a new frontier for in-vehicle business development.
Over the past five years, Axera has focused on developing and mass-producing multiple generations of intelligent chips, serving markets including in-vehicle computing, smart IoT, edge computing, and robotics. Its chips are particularly prominent in the smart driving and IoT sectors, where they hold a leading position in market share.
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With rapid advancements in intelligent connected technologies reshaping the automotive industry, Chongqing's Liangjiang New Area has become a hub for intelligent connected new energy vehicles. The region emphasizes innovation-driven industrial transformation, fostering a robust automotive ecosystem.
Axera has already formed partnerships with numerous domestic and international automakers and system integrators. It plans to mass-produce advanced autonomous driving chips in the next phase. Additionally, Axera is exploring collaborations with Chongqing's research institutions through joint laboratories, industry-academia integration, and talent development initiatives, aiming to boost Chongqing's semiconductor and algorithm R&D capabilities and accelerate industrialization.
