Volkswagen is strengthening its AI-based automated driving capabilities through deeper cooperation with Horizon Robotics, targeting the delivery of Level 3 automated driving capabilities in the second half of 2027.
Volkswagen Group China said Wednesday its intelligent driving technology unit Carizon and Horizon Robotics have signed an agreement to expand collaboration on artificial intelligence foundation model capabilities.
Under the agreement, Carizon will leverage Horizon Robotics' AI foundation model capabilities to further develop its own unified AI driving model, a system designed to handle the entire driving process from raw sensor input to decision-making in complex road environments.
Volkswagen said the AI driving model will help its automated driving systems better understand complex traffic situations, anticipate the behavior of other road users and respond more effectively to rare scenarios, improving safety and reliability.
"China has become one of Volkswagen Group's key innovation and technology hubs, particularly in software, artificial intelligence and automated driving," said Oliver Blume, CEO of Volkswagen Group.
