Qualcomm and Google have signed an important collaboration to enable automakers to integrate new artificial intelligence (AI)-supported voice assistants into their vehicles. Qualcomm announced in its statement that it is working with Google on a new AI development system for automobile manufacturers.
This new system is developed based on Android Automotive OS (AAOS), Google’s in-car infotainment platform. Within the framework of this collaboration, Qualcomm aims to create new artificial intelligence-supported digital cockpit systems by combining the Snapdragon Digital Chassis platform with Google Cloud and AAOS. Additionally, Qualcomm introduced two new chips: Snapdragon Cockpit Elite for in-car instrument panels and Snapdragon Ride Elite for autonomous driving features.
This new technology will allow drivers and passengers to interact with features such as customizable voice assistants, advanced maps and real-time driving updates. Thanks to this system, automakers will be able to develop their own unique and marketable AI voice assistants without the need for a smartphone connection. This will contribute to making in-car technology more independent and user-friendly.
Steps to integrate artificial intelligence technologies in the automobile industry continue to gain momentum. For example, Volkswagen announced at the CES 2024 event that it would integrate ChatGPT into voice assistants in some of its new models. Although Android Automotive OS made slow progress at first, today it has been integrated into the models of many automobile manufacturers such as Chevrolet, Honda, Volvo and Rivian.
Qualcomm and Google aim for a smarter, safer driving experience
Powered by Snapdragon Digital Chassis and Google’s cloud services, this new system aims to help automakers deliver competitive AI solutions while also providing a smarter and safer driving experience for vehicle users. This collaboration between Qualcomm and Google can make a significant contribution, especially in areas such as advanced driving assistants and autonomous driving technologies.