Shenzhen, People's Republic of China – April 23rd, 2024 – Whale Dynamic, a full-stack L4 autonomous driving company based in China, and Fixposition AG, a Swiss global leader in high-precision positioning technology, announce their strategic partnership to integrate Fixposition’s Vision-RTK 2 positioning sensor into Whale Dynamic’s High Driving Automation Technology for passenger cars. This integration will ensure accurate and reliable positioning for unmanned delivery vehicles in complex GNSS-denied scenarios.
Whale Dynamic has been at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, integrating numerous core technologies such as fusion hardware, HD mapping, control-by-wire chassis, and advanced planning and control systems. This extensive experience and focus on developing human-machine collaborated driving vehicles, has facilitated international market presence.
The role of precise positioning is critical in autonomous driving. Unmanned delivery vehicles often face challenges navigating through areas with obstructed GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) signals, such as urban canyons and tunnels. Achieving robust and consistent positioning in such environments is an ongoing challenge that the industry continues to struggle with. Fixposition's Vision-RTK 2 sensor addresses these challenges by ensuring robust and consistent positioning, combining RTK-GNSS, IMU, and computer vision to achieve centimeter-level accuracy, even in the most challenging environments. Fixposition’s technology has accelerated Whale Dynamic’s research and development process, allowing for rapid system testing and iteration and accelerating their time-to-market.
As the primary enterprise globally participating in developing and utilizing the Apollo and Autoware Foundation open-source autonomous driving stacks, Whale Dynamic leverages its deep industry knowledge to push technological and commercial boundaries in autonomous driving applications.
David Chang, founder and CEO of Whale Dynamic, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “It represents a significant step towards achieving technological breakthroughs and realizing our business vision. The unique capabilities of Fixposition’s Vision-RTK 2 enhance our solutions' flexibility and reliability. This collaboration strengthens the technical foundations of Apollo and Autoware, contributing significantly to the progression of AI technologies and applying these to better humanity.”
Zhenzhong Su, CEO and co-founder of Fixposition AG, added, “We are thrilled to work with Whale Dynamic. Partnering with Whale Dynamic is a testament to the strength of our deep-fusion technology in the autonomous driving domain and expands our reach into new applications. We are excited to support Whale Dynamic as they extend their presence into European and American markets.”
About Whale Dynamic
Whale Dynamic is a L4 full-stack autonomous driving technology company founded in Shenzhen, China. We have successfully collaborated with numerous universities, research institutions, and Tier1 partners in China, delivering comprehensive autonomous driving vehicle solutions. Our ultimate product is the L4 non-occupant autonomous delivery vehicle, which aims to revolutionize and optimize the process of delivering goods and services. Whale Dynamic aims to provide efficient, safe, and reliable neighborhood delivery solutions in complex environments while minimizing human intervention, benefiting both individuals and society as a whole. For more information, visit www.whaledynamic.com.
About Fixposition AG
Fixposition is a leading technology company specializing in advanced precise positioning solutions. Founded by experts in geospatial engineering and sensor fusion, Fixposition pioneered the xFusion™ positioning engine, powering the Vision-RTK™ 2 the world’s first and leading high-precision positioning sensor combining vision and RTK-GNSS, enabling precise global positioning in GNSS degraded and denied environments. Our solutions cater to a wide range of industries including autonomous vehicles, agriculture, robotics, and logistics, ensuring performance and safety where traditional GPS systems fall short. Headquartered in Zurich, Fixposition is committed to driving innovation in positioning technologies to empower global enterprises and pave the way for the future of navigation. For more information, visit www.fixposition.com.
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