Mahindra & Mahindra is reportedly teaming up with chip manufacturer Qualcomm to introduce latest tech advancements in its all-new Scorpio-N vehicle.
The chip manufacturer will collaborate with automotive electronics firm Visteon Corporation to introduce transformative, world-class in-vehicle experiences to Scorpio-N using its 3rd Generation Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms.
Uday Dodla, Senior Director of Business Development at Qualcomm India, has stated that the company is implementing auto expertise of over two decades to transform the Scorpio-N into a feature-rich and digitally-advanced SUV.
The platforms are developed to support high-level intelligence and computing necessary for advanced abilities included in next-gen vehicles to enable relevant safety use cases for passengers and drivers. This includes facilitating object detection and driver monitoring, apart from ensuring the security of vehicular and personal data.
In addition, the third Generation Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms include an advanced portfolio of wireless technologies to back Wi-Fi 6, multi-modal cellular connectivity, and improved Bluetooth technologies.
R Velusamy, President of Automotive Technology and Product Development at M&M Ltd expressed that the company is re-establishing the benchmark for an intelligent vehicle using the novel abilities of Snapdragon Automotive technologies to deliver an engaging and safer driving experience.
The new Scorpio-N delivers an advanced ownership and driving experience offered by Mahindra's connected AI (artificial intelligence) technology which uses the SmartCore controller technology of Visteon based on the Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms.
The vehicle comprises a color driver information display of 17.78 cm and an infotainment system of 20.32 cm which includes navigation.
Qualcomm provides advanced technologies via Snapdragon Digital Chassis, a set of cloud-linked platforms for car-to-cloud solutions, digital cockpit solutions, telematics, ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems), and C-V2X.
In the meantime, Qualcomm has established a deep relationship with PATEO CONNECT+ to develop solutions supporting smart car connectivity, vehicle intelligence, intelligent cockpit, multi-domain fusion-based central controller, and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
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