Qualcomm Snapdragon Ride Flex was launched at CES 2023 as a new addition to the solution for a more sophisticated automotive experience. It comes with the ability to control the vehicle's cockpit system and the self-driving system on the vehicle that uses it. . In short, this new processing chip is able to offer more diverse functions through a single chip for self-driving vehicle manufacturers.
According to Qualcomm, it is equipped with Automotive Safety Integrity Level D (ASIL-D) security management. In addition, it also integrates a software platform that supports multiple systems operating simultaneously, as well as real-time software complete with Qualcomm Automotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR) for applications such as inforia systems and hypervisors on cars. In addition, it is also integrated with the Snapdragon Ride Vision software to support multiple sensors around the car including cameras, radar, lidar and maps.
For example for the digital cockpit, it offers support for multiple displays, 3D navigation and voice assistant support. Meanwhile, ADAS involves adaptive control such as automatic emergency braking, driving monitoring including lane distance assistance and self-parking. Next, the AD driving system offers self-driving features, especially for driving on the highway.
Snapdragon Ride Flex is currently in the experimental phase and will be commercially available in the first half of 2024. At the same time, no specific applications and car manufacturers for this new chip have been announced by Qualcomm. However, BWM will previously use chips from Qualcomm in their self-driving cars and driver assistance systems (ADAS). Is this the intended chip? Look forward to it.