Volkswagen will make its 1st automotive chip for Chinese cars
What's the story
Volkswagen, through its existing joint venture with China's Horizon Robotics, is set to develop the German automaker's first proprietary chip for smart driving. The advanced technology will be integrated into Volkswagen's next generation of vehicles that will be specifically designed for the Chinese market. The new chip will be used to process data from cameras and sensors in cars.
Tech specs
Chip will provide computing power of 500-700 TOPS
The stack will provide a single-chip computing power of some 500 to 700 tera operations per second (TOPS). This will greatly improve the smart driving capabilities of VW's vehicles. The company plans to deliver this innovative product within three to five years, further strengthening its local research and development for the Chinese market.
Strategic focus
VW's move to strengthen local R&D
Volkswagen has said that this move is part of its strategy to strengthen its research and development capabilities "in China, for China." However, the company did not clarify if the new chip would be used in cars sold outside the world's largest auto market. It also didn't provide any details on how it plans to produce this advanced technology.