Horizon Robotics, BAIC Group team up on intelligent driving applications

Beijing (Gasgoo)- On February 24, Horizon Robotics and BAIC Group officially signed an agreement to further strengthen their business cooperation in the field of intelligent driving.

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Per the agreement, the duo will work together to enhance the market competitiveness of their products. Specifically, Horizon Robotics and BAIC Group will jointly build leading intelligent driving solutions. Based on Horizon Robotics’ entire Journey series chips, the Beijing-based automaker will facilitate the development and application of several of its own intelligent vehicle models. According to their plan, the first mass-produced cooperative smart vehicle model is expected to be launched this year.

BAIC Group is one of the major legacy automakers in China. On the other hand, Horizon Robotics is a leading supplier of high-performance intelligent driving computing solutions, and is the first and largest factory-assembled mass-production automotive smart chip company in China. The cooperation between the two parties signifies the joint effort between vehicle manufacturers and key technology solution companies, reinforcing the technological innovation capability of China's automotive industry and the competitiveness of made-in-China products.

The two companies will jointly improve the R&D and application capabilities in the field of crucial intelligent driving components, promote the continuous implementation of smart driving functions, further strengthen the core technology foundation of BAIC Group's smart vehicles, and bring a better travel experience for users.