VinFast Partners with AI Firm on 'robo-car' System
VinFast and Autobrains, a top AI innovator in the automotive sector, today revealed a strategic alliance to create L2++ autonomous driving technology and a novel autonomous vehicle architecture that can convert nearly any car into a self-driving "robo-car."
The partnership highlights its increasing technological prowess and strengthens the dedication to promoting autonomous solutions that provide innovative yet affordable vehicle technology for individuals globally.
The strategic partnership concentrates on the research and advancement of improved L2++ autonomous driving technologies for upcoming VinFast electric vehicles.
VinFast’s existing EV passenger lineup comes with Level 2 driving assistance capabilities, and the enhanced L2++ system is currently in pilot testing on the VF 8 and VF 9 models.
This collaboration creates a solid basis for VinFast to gradually incorporate enhanced autonomous features throughout its entire product range, emphasizing the firm's dedication to providing safer, more intelligent, and user-friendly mobility experiences for clients globally.
Moreover, the collaboration will investigate and create the “Robo-Car” system — an unprecedented AI framework that removes the necessity for expensive LiDAR, radar clusters, or high-definition maps.
Rather, the system utilizes seven standard cameras along with a small, high-efficiency computing chip that can execute around 20 trillion operations each second, allowing for sophisticated autonomous capabilities at a much lower cost and complexity than conventional systems.
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The Robo-Car system utilizes Autobrains’ Agentic AI framework, which adjusts to live driving situations with human-like accuracy while reducing computational needs and eliminating the necessity for expensive hardware.
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When paired with Autobrains’ Air-to-Road localization, a camera-centric mapping technology that integrates real-time visual information with satellite images to remove reliance on HD maps, this groundwork allows for a scalable and cost-effective Level 4 autonomous solution for both developing and advanced markets. VinFast and Autobrains are currently testing the Robo-Car in designated areas in Hanoi, intending to extend trials to larger cities and global markets.
Prof.-Dr. Nguyen Van Duong, Global Deputy CEO of VinFast and Director of ADAS/AD Research Institute says, “VinFast’s strategic partnership with Autobrains is helping shape a disruptive approach to affordable autonomous driving that fits our long-term vision for global mobility. We aim to move advanced driving technology from early adopters to everyday drivers. VinFast is committed to making autonomous mobility safe, affordable, and available to all.”
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Igal Raichelgauz, CEO of Autobrains says, “The Robo-Car we’re developing with VinFast is performing autonomous driving in real traffic with confidence and precision. It marks meaningful progress toward a future where drivers everywhere can enjoy safety, comfort, and freedom through autonomy. It also reflects our shared mission of making advanced autonomous capability accessible to everyone.”