BRN Discussion Ongoing

[HopalongPetrovski]

Hi super...off and on today I keep having this telepathic message in my head that another announcement is coming,
that's 100% true, but held back until now fearing I'd be laughed at .

When Tony told me via email that he had just finished recording the podcast and it would probably be put up next week,
well I was slightly disappointed when it didn't turn up, then the next week nothing (apart from an announcement) this
week the same pattern (an announcement) and still no advertised date for the podcast, maybe Sean has got a trifecta up
his sleeve !

A very good point was made to me the other night by a shareholder, in that, Sean never mentions anything about either
Renesas or MegaChips (I know all about NDA's) but nothing, does that seem a little strange given the timeframe, just
asking for a friend..

Regards....Tech.

Hi Tech.

I think lots of us have a similar intuition/feeling/hope that there will be a third announcement soonish.
The people working at BrainChip have been under the pump for some time now to get something meaningful up and running and I'd bet my left nut that Sean and the Board will have been doing everything possible to get it out by Christmas/New Year or asap.

On our last big adventure we had Ford, then NASA and then the big MB announcements in fairly short order and of course the share price went absolutely ballistic. Given the number of people who no doubt feel trapped at various levels from here all the way back up towards $2 I reckon selling pressure will slow down any future sprint back up to our previous summit.
And many, like me, will add further to that by taking some profit along the way this time.

You've picked it a few times in the past as I recall, so am hoping you're right again this time.
The shorts have had it pretty much all their way over most of the last couple of years.
It would be nice if the true believers got at least a little taste again.
Merry Christmas to you Tech and all the other good people out there.
GLTAH

 

[Rach2512]

Give it up packer, no one is interested in your whining, back to hc View attachment 74361

I find the ignore button really useful, saves lots of time on ...... please insert your own description of said thing.

 

[Frangipani]

Just as a footnote to comments made about Dr. Chris Eliasmith....we (Brainchip) did have a collaboration with Chris in either
2016, 2017 or 2018....can't be bothered checking the year, but I did reach out to him via Linkedin at the time, so we definitely
know each other, he focused mainly on SpiNNaker from memory.

Hi TECH,

regarding that collaboration at the time (announced in February 2016), please see an earlier post of mine, in which I quoted @uiux, who already stated two years ago that Chris Eliasmith and our company had apparently parted ways a while ago, as evidenced by the former starting to work with Loihi instead of Akida.

https://thestockexchange.com.au/threads/brn-discussion-ongoing.1/post-438892

Does anyone happen to have more up-to-date info on that topic?

We are still tied in with Mercedes Benz....that's the main thing to remember, better on the inner than the outer, if not, well, our company
would/could be charged with misrepresentation with having the Mercedes logo still displayed on our homepage.

Not necessarily.
It is a fact that Mercedes-Benz did “entrust” AKD1000 with the keyword spotting in the VISION EQXX. So it wouldn’t technically be a misrepresentation for their logo to be still there under “YOU‘RE IN GOOD COMPANY…” on the BrainChip website or under “Trusted by…” on presentation slides, even if they were no longer collaborating. But yes, personally I would also consider it somewhat misleading, if that were the case.

Do you have any explanation, though, why the reference to the VISION EQXX suddenly disappeared from BrainChip’s website under “Automotive”(www.brainchip.com/markets) sometime in July/August?

Just like anyone else not privy to what is going on in MB’s Future Technologies Lab, I obviously have no idea whether or not we are still being considered.
What I do know, however, is that I’ve raised quite a few valid points in recent months that those who claim it is more or less guaranteed that BrainChip technology has already been implemented or will be implemented in MB serial cars very soon have so far ignored or refused to address. Typing in my user name and “Mercedes” in the TSE search engine (looking glass on the top right) will come up with several of such posts.

In mid-October, Mercedes-Benz named a number of current research partners with regards to neuromorphic computing: the institutions and companies behind NAOMI4Radar (Uni Lübeck, TWT GmbH Science & Innovation, Intel Deutschland GmbH, TU München), Hochschule Karlsruhe as well as the University of Waterloo. BrainChip was not one of them.

Then again, I also spotted Innatera, SynSense and Neurobus claiming to be current partners of Mercedes - on their websites resp. in presentation slides - and as we know, Neurobus is in turn partnered with both BrainChip and Intel…

Without an official statement by either Mercedes-Benz or BrainChip, we won’t know for sure whether or not we’re still in the running.
Any poster claiming otherwise is merely guessing.

 

[Frangipani]

Gotta love MBs representation (or is it real ) of a board for neuromorphic
View attachment 74349

Morning Fullmoonfever ,

Believe that board in your above picture is real .

Sighted it some time ago and tried to find the company behind it , to no avail .

Regards ,
Esq.

I Asked Grok and this was the reply

The image shows a flight controller board, which is a critical component in drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This particular design appears to be a part of a multirotor drone, likely a quadcopter or similar, given the layout and the number of connectors.

The company that makes this specific flight controller is not immediately identifiable from the image alone, but several companies are known for producing similar components:

Betaflight - Known for their open-source flight controller software, often used in custom builds.
Holybro - A popular manufacturer of drone components, including flight controllers.
DJI - While more known for their complete drones, they also produce flight controllers like the DJI Naza series.
KISS - Known for their minimalistic and high-performance flight controllers.
F4 and F7 series - These are types of flight controllers based on the STM32F4 and STM32F7 microcontrollers, respectively, produced by various manufacturers.

To determine the exact manufacturer, one would typically look for branding on the board itself, which might be on the other side or in a location not visible in this image. If you have access to the board or its packaging, that might provide more clues.

Grok is totally wrong.

Those mysterious objects are in reality Lu.i neurons, designed for educational purposes in 2022 by university researchers from Heidelberg and Bern (see paper below):

“We therefore introduce Lu.i: a parametrizable electronic implementation of the leaky-integrate-and-fire neuron model in an engaging form factor. These palm-sized neurons can be used to visualize and experience the dynamics of individual cells and small spiking neural networks. When stimulated with real or simulated sensory input, Lu.i demonstrates brain-inspired information processing in the hands of a student.”

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https://arxiv.org/pdf/2404.16664

By the way - the Lu.i neuron board that can be seen in the photos and videos relating to that recent MB Future Technologies Lab Open Day for journalists doubles up as an artwork adorning a wall of the MB neuromorphic researchers’ lab…

 

[7für7]

He messed up the logos a bit… but if you know you know… who is the boss soon

 

[manny100]

Hi TECH,

regarding that collaboration at the time (announced in February 2016), please see an earlier post of mine, in which I quoted @uiux, who already stated two years ago that Chris Eliasmith and our company had apparently parted ways a while ago, as evidenced by the former starting to work with Loihi instead of Akida.

https://thestockexchange.com.au/threads/brn-discussion-ongoing.1/post-438892

Does anyone happen to have more up-to-date info on that topic?



Not necessarily.
It is a fact that Mercedes-Benz did “entrust” AKD1000 with the keyword spotting in the VISION EQXX. So it wouldn’t technically be a misrepresentation for their logo to be still there under “YOU‘RE IN GOOD COMPANY…” on the BrainChip website or under “Trusted by…” on presentation slides, even if they were no longer collaborating. But yes, personally I would also consider it somewhat misleading, if that were the case.

Do you have any explanation, though, why the reference to the VISION EQXX suddenly disappeared from BrainChip’s website under “Automotive”(www.brainchip.com/markets) sometime in July/August?

Just like anyone else not privy to what is going on in MB’s Future Technologies Lab, I obviously have no idea whether or not we are still being considered.
What I do know, however, is that I’ve raised quite a few valid points in recent months that those who claim it is more or less guaranteed that BrainChip technology has already been implemented or will be implemented in MB serial cars very soon have so far ignored or refused to address. Typing in my user name and “Mercedes” in the TSE search engine (looking glass on the top right) will come up with several of such posts.

In mid-October, Mercedes-Benz named a number of current research partners with regards to neuromorphic computing: the institutions and companies behind NAOMI4Radar (Uni Lübeck, TWT GmbH Science & Innovation, Intel Deutschland GmbH, TU München), Hochschule Karlsruhe as well as the University of Waterloo. BrainChip was not one of them.

Then again, I also spotted Innatera, SynSense and Neurobus claiming to be current partners of Mercedes - on their websites resp. in presentation slides - and as we know, Neurobus is in turn partnered with both BrainChip and Intel…

Without an official statement by either Mercedes-Benz or BrainChip, we won’t know for sure whether or not we’re still in the running.
Any poster claiming otherwise is merely guessing.

On the BRN website they have a Why Invest section which lists 7 reasons for investing in BRN.
One reason is:
" Marquee brands include Mercedes, Valeo, Vorago, and NASA, and commercial IP licenses with Renesas and MegaChips. Commercial availability of semiconductor chips, IP, tools, and boards."
My bold above.
If any of the 'Marquee brands' were not in fact connected with BRN then investors relying on the statement could hold BRN liable for any losses incurred if it was untrue. - including class action.
Take it from me the Marquee brands are still 'relevant'.

 

[cosors]

"AMD CEO Lisa Su comments on possible Intel merger​

The US government is said to have considered a merger between AMD and Intel. Time Magazine addressed this with AMD CEO Lisa Su.

16 December 2024

Intel is doing badly at the moment. So badly, in fact, that the US government – still under President Joe Biden at the time – is said to have considered possible rescue plans. One of the more far-fetched rumours foresaw a possible merger of Intel's processor division with AMD. Alternatively, a merger with the US chip designer Marvell, which designs controllers and signal processors, for example, would be possible.

Time Magazine asked AMD CEO Lisa Su about the rumours in a panel interview: ‘Has the Biden administration encouraged you to merge with Intel?’ Su responded with a laugh: ‘I think, um, the answer to that question is no.’

She explains that companies benefit from cooperation and that the US's position in the global economy would be strengthened as a result. As recently as October, AMD and Intel announced an x86 alliance to strengthen their position against ARM.

Semafor, among others, refers to unnamed sources in government circles. According to this, the previous talks were precautionary and not yet specific. Sus choice of words and laughter suggest that she may have heard about possible merger options. She was explicitly not asked whether the government had even raised the idea. If it had been encouraged, the parties involved would already be a few steps further along.

Intel stumbles​

Intel's board of directors has retired the previous CEO Pat Gelsinger on 1 December 2024. He took up the post in 2021 with the goal of returning Intel to its former economic strength. He focused on the chip manufacturing division Intel Foundry as a competitor to the world market leader TSMC, which involved billions in investments.

The first wave of foundry customers is expected to come to Intel with the upcoming 18A production generation. Only then will it become clear whether Gelsinger's realignment is bearing fruit."

AMD-Chefin Lisa Su kommentiert mögliche Intel-Fusion

Die US-Regierung soll eine Fusion zwischen AMD und Intel in Betracht gezogen haben. Das Time Magazine sprach AMD-CEO Lisa Su darauf an.

www.heise.de

Concerns grow in Washington over Intel​

"...
“We have outlined a clear strategy that we are executing with rigor, and the strong operational performance we delivered in Q3 demonstrates important progress against our plan,” an Intel spokesperson said in a statement. “Intel is the only American company that designs and manufactures leading-edge chips and is playing a critical role to enable a globally competitive semiconductor ecosystem in the US.”

One option is a merger, led by the private sector but possibly encouraged by the government, of Intel’s chip-design business with a rival like AMD or Marvell, the people said. There’s little appetite for a 2008-style bailout, in which the government took direct stakes in automakers and banks, because policymakers are worried about losing money given Intel’s continued sales declines.
..."

 

[DingoBorat]

Not sure if this has been shared, but this is a very good example of the positive effect the incoming Trump administration is having and will have, on business investment confidence, going forward.

Especially in new and emerging technologies.

Donald Trump, SoftBank CEO announce $100 billion, 100,000 jobs investment in US-based AI technology




I think 2025, really is shaping up to be a year of big smiles around here.

 

[Baisyet]

Has anybody noticed the comments

made

 

[Terroni2105]

Has anybody noticed the comments View attachment 74372 made

Comments on what?

 

[manny100]

Some references to Mercedes Benz on our website linked.
I do not include Mercedes at all in my hold and accumulate decisions with BRN (i am still accumulating). I just think its further away than some others. It looks to me like BRN have the same opinion right now.
BRN appear to be rightly prioritising the more near term opportunities as demonstrated by the age of the articles on the website. Merc was a great marketing tool at the time though.
IMO Merc will adopt whatever it believes is the most advanced at the time. I think it will be likely us as we have so far stacked up well against other products Merc could use and they would lose credibility if it produced a vision car containing 'also ran' products while other car producers were using chips that were being sent into space..

Designing Smarter and Safer Cars with Essential AI

Essential AI shaping car design. BrainChip revolutionizes automotive technology. Explore our page for insights.

brainchip.com

EETimes: Sally Ward-Foxton: Mercedes Applies Neuromorphic Computing in EV Concept Car

Working with artificial intelligence experts BrainChip, Mercedes-Benz engineers developed systems based on BrainChip’s Akida Technology.

brainchip.com

PYMNTS: In-Car Voice Makes Itself Heard at CES

Before CES even opened to the industry, in-car voice technology was making itself heard. Learn how, read more.

brainchip.com

Motortrend: Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX Concept

Mercedes engineers worked with California-based AI developer BrainChip to create systems based on the company's Akida hardware and software.

brainchip.com

 

[H.E. Pennypacker]

Give it up packer, no one is interested in your whining, back to hc View attachment 74361

You do realise this forum is as bad as HC if not worse right? Any opposing views are shot down and belittled? Is that clown Wilzy still around here? His traits seem to live on strong here

 

[Frangipani]

On the BRN website they have a Why Invest section which lists 7 reasons for investing in BRN.
One reason is:
" Marquee brands include Mercedes, Valeo, Vorago, and NASA, and commercial IP licenses with Renesas and MegaChips. Commercial availability of semiconductor chips, IP, tools, and boards."
My bold above.
If any of the 'Marquee brands' were not in fact connected with BRN then investors relying on the statement could hold BRN liable for any losses incurred if it was untrue. - including class action.
Take it from me the Marquee brands are still 'relevant'.

Nobody is saying those “marquee brands” are not connected with BRN.
But does a list of “marquee brands” really signify we are presently engaged with all of them?

In a September 2023 presentation, Sean Hehir had still referred to those four names as “Marquee EAP customers”. EAP stands for Early Access Program. It doesn’t necessarily imply to me that all of them are still engaged with us today. Couldn’t one (or more) simply be a past customer (past customers) from our vantage point at the end of 2024? Wouldn’t that still truthfully qualify them as being marquee brands for BrainChip - illustrious names that deemed our then start-up worthy of doing business with and hence provided strong validation for the Akida technology?

 

[supersonic001]

Thomas Hülsing on LinkedIn: AI in space: BrainChip launches Akida into orbit with Frontgrade…

BrainChip's low-power artificial intelligence "Akida" will be integrated into Frontgrade Gaisler's fault-tolerant microprocessors designed for use in space…

www.linkedin.com

Thx Thomas !!

 

[Tothemoon24]

News Release​

onsemi and DENSO Collaborate for a Strengthened Relationship​

December 16, 2024 at 9:00 PM EST
PDF Version
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. & KARIYA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 16, 2024-- onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) and tier-one automotive supplier DENSO CORPORATION announced today that they are strengthening their long-term relationship to support the procurement of autonomous driving (AD) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technologies.
For over 10 years, onsemi has been supplying DENSO with the latest intelligent automotive sensors to enhance ADAS and AD performance. These semiconductors have become increasingly vital in improving vehicle intelligence including connectivity, to help reduce traffic accident fatalities.
“DENSO’s desire to work more closely with us demonstrates its confidence in our innovative capabilities, decades of expertise and supply resilience in automotive technologies," said Hassane El-Khoury, president and CEO of onsemi.
“As the second largest global supplier of automotive systems and parts, DENSO depends on a robust supply chain for critical materials like semiconductors to continue to reliably serve our customers with cutting-edge products,” said Shinnosuke Hayashi, president of DENSO CORPORATION. “Therefore, it is essential to collaborate closely with industry leaders like onsemi, which has been improving the safety and autonomy of vehicles with its intelligent sensing technologies for years and provides the supply assurance we expect."
As a mark of their collaboration, DENSO intends to acquire onsemi shares on the open market, aiming to further enhance their long-term relationship.
About onsemi
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. onsemi offers a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, delivering intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way to creating a safer, cleaner and smarter world. onsemi is recognized as a Fortune 500® company and included in the Nasdaq-100 Index® and S&P 500® index. Learn more about onsemi at www.onsemi.com.

 

[Bravo]

News Release​

onsemi and DENSO Collaborate for a Strengthened Relationship​

December 16, 2024 at 9:00 PM EST
PDF Version
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. & KARIYA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 16, 2024-- onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) and tier-one automotive supplier DENSO CORPORATION announced today that they are strengthening their long-term relationship to support the procurement of autonomous driving (AD) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technologies.
For over 10 years, onsemi has been supplying DENSO with the latest intelligent automotive sensors to enhance ADAS and AD performance. These semiconductors have become increasingly vital in improving vehicle intelligence including connectivity, to help reduce traffic accident fatalities.
“DENSO’s desire to work more closely with us demonstrates its confidence in our innovative capabilities, decades of expertise and supply resilience in automotive technologies," said Hassane El-Khoury, president and CEO of onsemi.
“As the second largest global supplier of automotive systems and parts, DENSO depends on a robust supply chain for critical materials like semiconductors to continue to reliably serve our customers with cutting-edge products,” said Shinnosuke Hayashi, president of DENSO CORPORATION. “Therefore, it is essential to collaborate closely with industry leaders like onsemi, which has been improving the safety and autonomy of vehicles with its intelligent sensing technologies for years and provides the supply assurance we expect."
As a mark of their collaboration, DENSO intends to acquire onsemi shares on the open market, aiming to further enhance their long-term relationship.
About onsemi
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. onsemi offers a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, delivering intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way to creating a safer, cleaner and smarter world. onsemi is recognized as a Fortune 500® company and included in the Nasdaq-100 Index® and S&P 500® index. Learn more about onsemi at www.onsemi.com.

Nice one @Tothemoon24!

We also know Onsemi and Emotion3D were working on an occupant age\weight classification system for airbag deployment.

And we know from an earlier podcast that Onsemi and BrainChip have been working on the same, or was I just imagining that? At the very least, we know we are partners with Onsemi. I think it might have been Todd Vierra who confirmed this.

Incidentally, here’s an extract from a Vehicle Safety Airbag report dated August 2023 which describes Denso as a main player in the industry. The report states the following under the header ‘Industry Developments.’

AI-powered Airbag Systems
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has infiltrated every facet of modern life, and the automotive sector is no exception. AI-powered airbag systems leverage machine learning algorithms to process real-time data and make split-second decisions about airbag deployment. This adaptive approach ensures that airbags are deployed optimally, enhancing passenger protection while minimizing the risk of unnecessary deployment.

Vehicle Safety Airbag Market Opportunities 2023-2029-ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Continental, Denso Corporation

The latest report provides information about the global Vehicle Safety Airbag market and forecasts the growth prospects and industry trends that could emerge between 2023 and 2029. Future growth was calculated by taking the current growth rate and the entire market size into account.

www.linkedin.com

 

[cosors]

Ooooh, I like this bit "Neuromorphic computing will become increasingly important in 2025 and beyond, particularly as AI demands more from computing than ever before"

Bring on 2025 I'd say (Still enjoying 2024 though, haha)

"Top 3 Cutting-Edge Micro-Caps Set for 2025 Growth​

Story by Leo Miller, MarketBeat
• 37m

As 2025 approaches, several promising micro-cap stocks are gaining attention for their potential to disrupt key industries. These companies, though small in market size, are making significant strides with innovative technologies and strategic advancements. From revolutionary AI-powered chips to life-changing healthcare devices and cutting-edge 3D metrology solutions, these firms are well-positioned for future growth. Here's a closer look at three micro-cap stocks that could be on the verge of major breakthroughs in the coming year.

BrainChip: Aiming to Power Edge AI With Brain-Like Efficiency​

BrainChip (OTCMKTS: BRCHF) is a micro-cap software and semiconductor company focused on neuromorphic computing. The goal of neuromorphic computing is to mimic the way the human brain processes information. This technology's value is in running AI and machine learning tasks with much lower power consumption than other AI accelerator chips. At this point, BrainChip is largely considered pre-revenue. Although, it has had quarters where it generated a couple of million in revenue. The company has mostly been obtaining patents for its technology and improving its designs.

The lower power consumption aspect of the firm's chips is vital to its value proposition. It makes these chips ideal for AI-driven edge computing. This is where chips process information close to the source where they receive it, rather than sending it back to a data center for processing. It is especially beneficial to reduce power use in devices that may go a long time without charging, like electric vehicles.

Recently, optimism around this company has emerged after the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory awarded it a $1.8 million contract. The revenue aspect of it is somewhat insignificant, but it represents an opportunity for the company to expand. The military wants to use BrainChip's tech in mobile platforms, like drones, robots, and aircraft. The press release indicates that the company's technology has now entered Phase II of the Small Business Innovation Research program. If the company can progress into Phase III of this program, it could transition into operational use by the military. This shows progress toward much more significant revenue generation, making this a stock to watch in 2025.
..."

MSN

_________________

Top 3 Cutting-Edge Micro-Caps Set for 2025 Growth

These three high-tech micro-cap stocks have made solid business progress in 2024, warranting them to be on investors radars in 2025.

www.marketbeat.com

 

[Guzzi62]

"Top 3 Cutting-Edge Micro-Caps Set for 2025 Growth​

Story by Leo Miller, MarketBeat
• 37m

As 2025 approaches, several promising micro-cap stocks are gaining attention for their potential to disrupt key industries. These companies, though small in market size, are making significant strides with innovative technologies and strategic advancements. From revolutionary AI-powered chips to life-changing healthcare devices and cutting-edge 3D metrology solutions, these firms are well-positioned for future growth. Here's a closer look at three micro-cap stocks that could be on the verge of major breakthroughs in the coming year.

BrainChip: Aiming to Power Edge AI With Brain-Like Efficiency​

BrainChip (OTCMKTS: BRCHF) is a micro-cap software and semiconductor company focused on neuromorphic computing. The goal of neuromorphic computing is to mimic the way the human brain processes information. This technology's value is in running AI and machine learning tasks with much lower power consumption than other AI accelerator chips. At this point, BrainChip is largely considered pre-revenue. Although, it has had quarters where it generated a couple of million in revenue. The company has mostly been obtaining patents for its technology and improving its designs.

The lower power consumption aspect of the firm's chips is vital to its value proposition. It makes these chips ideal for AI-driven edge computing. This is where chips process information close to the source where they receive it, rather than sending it back to a data center for processing. It is especially beneficial to reduce power use in devices that may go a long time without charging, like electric vehicles.

Recently, optimism around this company has emerged after the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory awarded it a $1.8 million contract. The revenue aspect of it is somewhat insignificant, but it represents an opportunity for the company to expand. The military wants to use BrainChip's tech in mobile platforms, like drones, robots, and aircraft. The press release indicates that the company's technology has now entered Phase II of the Small Business Innovation Research program. If the company can progress into Phase III of this program, it could transition into operational use by the military. This shows progress toward much more significant revenue generation, making this a stock to watch in 2025.
..."

MSN

Here is the link:

Top 3 Cutting-Edge Micro-Caps Set for 2025 Growth

These three high-tech micro-cap stocks have made solid business progress in 2024, warranting them to be on investors radars in 2025.

www.marketbeat.com

 

[cosors]

Maybe from general interest:

"KBA approval received​

Mercedes-Benz is allowed to drive autonomously faster ​

In the future, the Drive Pilot will be allowed to drive independently on the motorway at 95 km/h. But one important restriction remains.

December 17, 2024

The car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz is allowed to significantly increase the speed limit of its highly automated driving assistant. Instead of the previous 60 km/h, the so-called Drive Pilot will be able to travel at 95 km/h on German motorways in the future. The Federal Motor Transport Authority has issued approval for the higher speed, the company announced on December 17, 2024.

The new version will be available in Germany in spring 2025 in the S-Class and the all-electric EQS. Vehicles that were already using Drive Pilot received a free software update either via the Internet or in the workshop. The hardware does not have to be changed.

Can only be used in the right lane​

The Drive Pilot is a highly automated Level 3 assistance system that allows drivers to perform a secondary activity when activated. Until now, the system could practically only be used in traffic jams or in slow-moving traffic. In the future, this would also be possible outside traffic jams, for example on routes such as the Berlin city motorway, for which a speed limit of 80 km/h applies.

However, the system only works if the Drive Pilot detects a vehicle in front. On the open road, the drivers have to take over the steering again. According to Mercedes, the vehicle must also be in the right-hand lane. This is not necessary at lower speeds of up to 60 km/h.
The price for the optional equipment is at least 5,950 euros, as before. Depending on the basic equipment, additional packages may be required for the EQS electric sedan, so that the system costs almost 14,000 euros, according to the configurator.

130 km/h by the end of the decade​

Highly automated systems with a speed of up to 130 km/h are already legally permitted in Germany. Mercedes-Benz aims to reach this mark by the end of the decade. In this context, the manufacturer is committed to ensuring that other road users can see from the outside whether a Mercedes is driving in self-driving mode. In some US states , turquoise marker lights may already be used for this purpose.

The planned increase in the maximum speed to 95 km/h does not cancel out the numerous other restrictions of the Drive Pilot. The list of system limits is long and includes 20 points in the "Additional Drive Pilot Instructions". For example, the system does not work in the event of defective or dirty sensors, a malfunctioning navigation system, a detected hazard or in the dark, low outside temperatures of less than 3 degrees Celsius or precipitation.

No hands-free system yet​

Other exclusion criteria are a roof rack, switched on high beam or a trailer or bicycle rack. In the practical test of Golem.de , the Drive Pilot from Mercedes was not convincing because of the numerous restrictions and unexpected deactivations.
Mercedes-Benz is also refraining from offering a system according to automation level 2, in which the hands no longer have to touch the steering wheel regularly. The manufacturers BMW and Ford have already received KBA approval for such systems."

Golem.de: IT-News für Profis

 

[Baisyet]

Comments on what?

its about Frontgrade contract