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Smart partners with Deeproute.AI to bring advanced autonomous driving to global markets
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Smart, an automaker working in Europe and China, has formed a strategic partnership with DeepRoute.ai to develop and integrate advanced autonomous driving technology into its vehicle lineup.

Partnership Details: The collaboration aims to implement DeepRoute’s AI-powered autonomous driving platform across Smart’s vehicle range, building upon existing integration in the Smart #5 SUV.

  • The partnership will equip Smart vehicles with the DeepRoute IO intelligent driving platform
  • Features include autonomous parking and navigation of complex scenarios like sharp turns, roundabouts, and unmarked roads
  • DeepRoute’s technology operates without requiring high-definition mapping

Company Backgrounds: Smart and DeepRoute.ai bring complementary expertise and market presence to the partnership.

  • Smart is jointly owned by Mercedes and Geely, with primary markets in Europe and China
  • DeepRoute.ai, founded in 2019, maintains offices in Shenzhen, Beijing, and Fremont, California
  • The AI company recently secured $100 million in funding led by Great Wall Motor

Technology Implementation: DeepRoute’s autonomous driving solution is gaining significant traction in the automotive industry.

  • Over 30,000 vehicles currently use DeepRoute IO technology
  • Projections indicate deployment in more than 200,000 vehicles across 10 models by end of 2025
  • The partnership will provide additional data from diverse global driving scenarios to optimize the technology

Executive Perspectives: Leadership from both companies emphasizes the strategic importance of the collaboration.

  • DeepRoute CEO Maxwell Zhou highlights the partnership’s role in accelerating technology development and global deployment
  • Smart CTO Yang Jun focuses on strengthening the company’s position in AI-driven automotive technology
  • Smart previously partnered with Mobileye for autonomous driving capabilities

Market Implications: This partnership represents a significant shift in the autonomous driving landscape, particularly as traditional automakers increasingly rely on specialized AI firms for advanced driving capabilities rather than developing solutions in-house.

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