Artificial Intelligence
JIDU Auto unveils its new V2.0 software: China’s exclusive and global’s unique pure vision intelligent driving
CHENGDU, China, Aug. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On August 28, JIDU Auto unveiled its all-new V2.0 software at an AI driving conference themed “Evolution: AI Reshaping Intelligent Driving” in Chengdu. The newly launched software will debut on the JIDU 07 model. Powered by Baidu Apollo’s Level 4 autonomous driving atomic capabilities and safety framework, JIDU Auto has achieved the milestone to offer pure vision technology for advanced intelligent driving, which is China’s exclusive and one of only two such offerings worldwide, maintaining the company’s leading position in the industry.
The V2.0 software is the most significant update for all JIDU Auto models, encompassing over a dozen key modules for up to 947 new features including end-to-end large-scale model smart driving, a large-scale model smart cockpit, and intelligent vehicle connectivity. Following the upgrade from PPA intelligent driving to ASD (Apollo Self Driving), JIDU Auto has taken a major step towards the era of end-to-end large-scale models on its pure vision technology for advanced intelligent driving, positioning the company as the first global smart EV brand to adopt Baidu Apollo ADFM—the Level 4 autonomous driving large-scale model.
“This marks a significant achievement as Level 4 autonomous driving technology is integrated into consumer cars for the first time. Thanks to the deep integration between Baidu’s ADFM and JIDU Auto, this is the world’s first large-scale autonomous driving model supporting fully unmanned driving applications,” said Joe Xia, CEO of JIDU Auto. “Baidu’s 10+ years of continuous R&D in AI and autonomous driving, coupled with investments exceeding RMB150 billion, has been instrumental in maintaining JIDU Auto’s leadership position.”
JIDU Auto’s fully-upgraded ASD: A giant leap in pure vision end-to-end technology
2024 is poised to be a breakthrough year for intelligent driving technology, as it increasingly becomes a key factor for consumers when choosing cars. End-to-end large models utilize two distinct data processing and transmission methods: one-stage and two-stage. Tesla’s one-stage approach prioritizes lossless transmission and direct information processing. However, this method presents challenges like unpredictable outputs, high debugging costs, and difficulties in guaranteeing a consistent minimum performance level. While the two-stage end-to-end model simplifies system design and implementation by processing data in phases, separating perception and decision-making. Each component performs its specific function, making test and maintenance more straightforward. By processing data in segments, it also allows for optimization at each stage, contributing to the overall system’s stability.
Considering safety, user experience, and other factors, JIDU Auto has opted for a two-stage end-to-end approach. While both JIDU Auto’s ASD and Tesla’s FSD are intelligent driving assistance systems based on pure vision technology, ASD is developed in China and has a deeper understanding of Chinese road conditions, which makes ASD a more suitable intelligent driving assistance system for the country’s specific traffic environment.
“Businesses will make their decisions between one-stage and two-stage models based on specific needs, recognizing the tangible benefits that end-to-end models offer. For us, the potential of intelligent driving technology is full of surprises,” said Wang Liang, Chair of Baidu Intelligent Driving Group Technical Committee. “Theoretically, using one-stage model to address the lower bound challenges is more difficult, requiring us to collect an exceptionally large amount of data with fast growth at an exponential rate compared to the two-stage model, as well as manage a large scale model and handle large amount of data.”
With the newly launched V2.0 software, JIDU Auto’s ASD has achieved a breakthrough by combining pure vision with an end-to-end large-scale model, which places ASD a generation ahead of the industry. Leveraging the Level 4 autonomous driving model Apollo ADFM, ASD strikes a balance between safety and generalizability, offering more safety to human drivers and encompasses the entire range of high-speed and complex urban scenarios.
Baidu is a global leader in AI large-scale models and autonomous driving technology, with over a decade of experience in AI and autonomous driving. Its technological capabilities are among the best in the world. Currently, Apollo’s Level 4 autonomous driving has surpassed 100 million kilometers in mileage and has established a high-performance training cluster with over 5.5 EFLOPS of computing power. Based on Joe Xia’s introduction, JIDU Auto will utilize a high-performance computing cluster exceeding 5.5 EFLOPS to enable efficient model training and rapid iteration. Meanwhile, through its “monthly evolution” approach, JIDU Auto will deliver increasingly advanced, intelligent, and safe intelligent driving experiences.
JIDU Auto’s pure vision technology for advanced intelligent driving surpasses mainstream LiDAR technology in perception capabilities. It achieves centimeter-level 3D precision, offering a perception range of up to 250 meters. Remarkably, it can even identify a mineral water bottle at a distance of 200 meters and maintains a recognition accuracy of moving obstacle speeds within 0.1 meters per second. JIDU Auto’s ASD introduces 106 new features and upgrades, including pilot assistance, valet parking, advanced lane keeping, and active safety, enhancing driving, safety, and parking capabilities.
Large-scale model smart cockpit evolves again: industry’s first lip movement recognition
At the press conference, JIDU Auto also unveiled the industry’s first native AI large-scale model cockpit. Built on an all-new native AI architecture, this cockpit redefines core functionalities by incorporating an innovative end-cloud AI agent system. Perception, comprehension, and execution are now model-driven, enabling both rapid local responses and leveraging the cloud’s powerful understanding and decision-making capabilities.
As early as October 2023, SIMO led the way by integrating Baidu’s ERNIE Bot, becoming the world’s first voice assistant powered by AI large-scale model. This enabled control of nearly all vehicle functions, delivering a more human-like and natural interaction. The newly upgraded SIMO 2.0 is even smarter and more human-like, revolutionizing the traditional command-based interaction of voice assistants. SIMO 2.0 boasts capabilities such as exploration, role-playing, and scene modes. It can assume the role of a family tutor, a car expert, or a travel guide, and it supports over 10,000 user-defined scene settings. Integrated with a multi-modal large-scale model, SIMO 2.0 achieved the industry’s first lip movement recognition function. By recognizing the user’s lip movement trajectory, speech recognition accuracy in noisy environments is increased to 90%. With the addition of features such as simultaneous recognition of multiple commands, multi-zone group chats, and voice commands inside and outside the car, it creates a truly immersive and futuristic intelligent cockpit experience.
As a premium intelligent automotive robot brand, JIDU Auto is always at the forefront of AI advancements, setting new standards for the future of AI mobility.
About JIDU Auto
JIDU is a joint-venture between Geely and Baidu. We stand at the forefront of the AI-driven mobility revolution, crafting premium intelligent robocars that integrate Baidu’s advanced AI capabilities, Apollo’s Level 4 autonomous driving technologies, and Geely’s SEA Platform.
With a commitment to innovation, JIDU’s robocars feature leading-edge autonomous driving, smart cabin technology, and digital services designed to redefine the future of mobility.
Our mission is to create revolutionary Robocars, making safer and more efficient mobility experience, so people have more time and space to go further.
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90% of SEA prefers Instagram and WhatsApp for shopping convenience: Netcore Cloud’s Study Highlights Gen AI’s role in Shaping the Future
Study of 2000+ consumers & 300+ marketing executives unveils key trends driving growth in the $180bn Southeast Asian ecommerce market
SINGAPORE, Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Offering a deep dive into the evolving Southeast Asian ecommerce landscape, leading global MarTech and customer engagement company, Netcore Cloud has released its comprehensive report, “Ecommerce Mindscape SEA 2024.” Featuring insights from key industry players such as Puma, Senheng, Zalora, Kanmo, Vietjet Air, Photobook, and Pomelo, the report provides a roadmap for businesses to thrive in this rapidly growing market, projected to reach $180 billion by 2025.
As Southeast Asia’s ecommerce sector witnesses exponential growth, the report highlights how marketers leverage Generative AI (Gen AI), hyper-personalization, and seamless cross-channel integration to meet the evolving needs of digitally savvy consumers. The region’s unique urban-rural divide is being bridged by rising mobile penetration, diverse payment methods, and the increasing dominance of mobile apps.
Key insights from the report:
TikTok Shops dominate, but Instagram and WhatsApp Shops are fast gaining ground, with close to 90% of consumers praising their shopping convenience.Consumers in SEA demand personalized shopping journeys powered by Gen AI, focusing on swift product discovery, relevant recommendations, and minimal marketing intrusions,70% of CEOs plan to increase investments in Gen AI to boost personalization, predictive analytics, and customer journey optimization,93% of consumers find online shopping too complicated with excessive steps.Saket Kumar Jha, Chief Revenue Officer – Emerging Markets at Netcore Cloud, commented on the report’s findings: “As the Southeast Asian ecommerce market grows, personalization and innovation remain critical for brands aiming to differentiate themselves. Gen AI is at the forefront of this transformation, empowering brands to create more immersive, tailored consumer experiences. This report outlines essential strategies for marketers to stay competitive and capture the opportunities presented by this dynamic market.”
The report emphasizes that retention and repeat purchases are key to sustained profitability, particularly as customer acquisition costs (CACs) rise across the region. Brands are encouraged to invest in Gen AI-powered Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools to improve engagement and enhance customer loyalty.
To access the ‘Ecommerce Mindscape SEA 2024’ report, visit [LINK].
About Netcore Cloud
Netcore Cloud is a bootstrapped SaaS company that helps B2C brands and marketers create AI-powered new-age customer experiences at every touchpoint of a customer’s journey. Netcore Cloud’s full-stack marketing platform enables highly personalized digital experiences that are easily scalable and provide actionable analytics, real-time reporting, and quick-to-implement solutions across channels. Brands using Netcore Cloud can have a unified view of their customers and optimize their user experience.
Headquartered in Mumbai, India, with 11 offices across the USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Nigeria, Indonesia, UAE, UK, and Germany, Netcore Cloud serves 6500+ customers across the globe. It delivers 35+ bn emails and tracks 100+ billion marketing events every month. Netcore Cloud is a trusted partner across industries with some of the most respected brands like MaxLife Insurance, ICICI Bank, Standard Chartered, Flipkart, Myntra, Miss Amara, Airtel, Disney Hotstar, Canon, Puma, Tobi, EaseMyTrip, PizzaHut and McDonald’s. For more information, visit https://netcorecloud.com/
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ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fractal EMS Inc. (“Fractal”), a leading provider of advanced solar and storage controls, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Gold Electronic Equipment Inc. (“Gold”), a leading high-tech company specializing in R&D, active balancing technology and manufacturing of the battery management system (BMS). A signing ceremony and celebration was held on September 9th at the RE+ clean energy conference in Anaheim, California. The new partnership will provide a cybersecure American BMS to customers worldwide (“Fractal BMS”).
The Fractal BMS provides a 3-level BMS architecture (module, rack and system). The design of the Fractal BMS has been finalized, featuring an American-sourced chip, printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with U.S. policies for sourcing and critical infrastructure protection. The Fractal BMS has the option to provide active cell balancing to maximize each battery cell’s useful capacity and life.
“Other companies proposing an American BMS have not addressed the cybersecurity concerns of the BMS. Some companies are licensing a foreign BMS or only providing a top-level device, neither of which cure cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. We are thrilled to collaborate with Gold to bring this advanced American BMS to the market. This partnership underscores our commitment to innovation, security, and supporting American technology,” said Daniel Crotzer, CEO at Fractal EMS.
Fractal BMS is scheduled for UL testing in late October 2024 and aims to become the gold standard for BESS deployments to mitigate risks associated with Foreign Entities of Concern (FEOC) and known cyber vulnerabilities in programmable devices. The American BMS will be available to battery manufacturers globally, offering a reliable and secure solution for battery management needs.
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Based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute
FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Redwood Software, a leading and innovative provider of solutions in Service Orchestration and Automation Platforms (SOAP), today announced that Redwood Software has been positioned by Gartner® as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for SOAP report. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company’s overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute.
Fully focused on automation to drive business outcomes, Redwood’s portfolio of SOAP solutions includes RunMyJobs, ActiveBatch and Tidal, all of which are integrated with Redwood’s highly secure managed file transfer solution, JSCAPE. Redwood uniquely enables enterprises to orchestrate all applications, processes and data, delivering end-to-end automation fabrics for critical processes such as data pipeline management, order-to-cash, record-to-report and supply chain management.
Redwood believes that customers benefit from:
The only SaaS-based composable automation solution purpose-built for hybrid cloud and designed to scale with lightweight auto-updating agentsAn extensive library of pre-built connectors to avoid custom coding, including SAP integrations at the transaction level that maintain a clean coreAdvanced real-time SLA management and monitoring with predictability and dynamic schedulingBest-in-class, rapid response support teams with 24/7 support, contributing to an industry-leading 48 net promoter score (NPS)”At Redwood, we believe in the transformative power of automation. We believe every IT and business process that can be automated, should be automated and lights-out automation is key to continuous growth, innovation and success,” said Kevin Greene, Redwood Software CEO. “This recognition from Gartner, who we feel is one of the most trusted voices in technology research, we believe demonstrates Redwood’s dedication to delivering industry-leading automation solutions, providing people the time and freedom to imagine and define the future – unleashing their human potential.”
A Gartner Magic Quadrant is a culmination of research in a specific market, giving you a wide-angle view of the relative positions of the market’s competitors. A Magic Quadrant provides a graphical competitive positioning of four types of technology providers, in markets where growth is high and provider differentiation is distinct: Leaders execute well against their current vision and are well positioned for tomorrow. Visionaries understand where the market is going or have a vision for changing market rules, but do not yet execute well. Niche Players focus successfully on a small segment or are unfocused and do not out-innovate or outperform others. Challengers execute well today or may dominate a large segment, but do not demonstrate an understanding of market direction.
View a complimentary copy of the Magic Quadrant report to learn more about why Redwood Software was positioned as a Leader at https://www.redwood.com/resource/gartner-soaps-mq/.
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About Redwood Software
Redwood Software is the leader in full stack automation fabric solutions for mission-critical business processes. With the first SaaS-based composable automation platform specifically built for ERP, we believe in the transformative power of automation. Our unparalleled solutions empower you to orchestrate, manage and monitor your workflows across any application, service or server — in the cloud or on premises — with confidence and control. Redwood’s global team of automation experts and customer success engineers provide solutions and world-class support designed to give you the freedom and time to imagine and define your future. Get out of the weeds and see the forest, with Redwood Software. For more information, visit www.redwood.com. Follow Redwood Software on LinkedIn, @Redwood Software.
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