NIO to adopt Baidu’s DuerOS for onboard intelligent speech assistant advancement

Beijing (Gasgoo)- Baidu's intelligent speech arm, Xiaodu Technology, recently struck a deal with NIO to optimize NIO vehicles' onboard human-machine interactive experience.

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Building on Xiaodu’s DuerOS technologies, the two companies will create an integrated onboard AI assistant connecting drivers, cars, and the internet that satisfy users’ needs.  

DuerOS is one of the largest dialogue mode speech operating systems, currently on its 7.0 iterated version. The system offers a natural, realistic, and humanized experience that learns the habit and preferences of its users. Combining the technology with its parent Baidu’s abundant resources, the cooperation will help NIO to get powerful support in automotive operating system development.

In addition, Xiaodu and NIO’s cooperation signifies another development direction in the onboard OS territory for domestic companies. Leaders in their respective fields can further co-explore the potential of customized “car + intelligence” technology and functions by leveraging each’s resources. The companies can co-construct a comprehensive ecosystem for automotive OS, accelerating the innovation transformation within the auto industry. 

Furthermore, the cross-industry integration will help China realize the complete localization of auto operating systems.