DeepRoute.ai has announced a collaboration with Tencent in the field of maps. The joint solutions will be integrated into consumer vehicles set to debut in 2024, encompassing a range of car models such as sedans, SUVs, and MPVs.
This marks the first commercial implementation of both the Driver 3.0 Mapfree solution and Tencent Standard Definition map (SD map).
Released in early 2023, DeepRoute.ai Driver 3.0 Mapfree solution can achieve address-to-address navigation in any area with an SD map solely. It boasts the capability to perceive lane markings, and traffic signals and position the vehicle among the traffic with distance data.
In conjunction with Tencent SD Map, which provides real-time road situations, traffic information, etc., the Driver 3.0 Mapfree solution can offer smoother lane changes, elevated performance on high-curvature roads, and cost-effective scalability across various cities.
“DeepRoute.ai is a pioneer in developing mapfree solutions. We hope that this cooperation will be the beginning of continuous innovation in the future, providing low-cost and high-performance intelligent driving solutions for the automotive industry and accelerating the mass production of high-level intelligent driving,” said Zhong Xiangping, Vice President of Tencent, President of Tencent Intelligent Transportation and Mobility.
“The integration of our solutions and Tencent Map into upcoming smart driving car models, expected to hit the market in 2024, serves as a testament to the success of our strategic shift towards L2+ smart driving solution,” said Maxwell Zhou, CEO of DeepRoute.ai. “With our extensive industry experience, we look forward to expanding smart driving functions to international markets.”
