Xilinx and Daimler Develop High-Efficiency AI Solutions for Next-Generation Mercedes-Benz Models

Xilinx and Daimler AG announced a collaboration to develop an in-car system for artificial intelligence (AI) processing in automotive applications.

This scalable solution is powered by the Xilinx Automotive Platform, comprised of system-on-chip (SoC) devices and AI acceleration software, delivering high performance, low latency, and extreme power efficiency for embedded AI in automotive applications.

Xilinx has a proven track record in the automotive industry, having shipped over 40 million cumulative automotive units to automakers and leading suppliers over the past 12 years.

“Daimler AG is accelerating its product development using AI technologies by joining our global development centers with Xilinx experts,” said Georges Massing, Director User Interaction & Software, Daimler AG. “Through this strategic collaboration, Xilinx provides technology that enables low-latency and power-efficient solutions for automotive systems that must operate in thermally constrained environments. We were very impressed with Xilinx’s technology and chose them as our partner for future products.”

As part of a strategic partnership, deep learning experts at the Mercedes-Benz R&D centers in Sindelfingen, Germany, and Bangalore, India, are implementing AI algorithms on Xilinx's highly adaptable automotive platform. Mercedes-Benz plans to commercialize Xilinx's AI processor technology to implement neural networks most efficiently.
“Xilinx is proud to announce this collaboration with Daimler on advanced AI applications,” said Willard Tu, senior director of the Automotive Business Unit at Xilinx. “Xilinx’s adaptable acceleration platform for automotive will enable innovation by providing industry leaders like Daimler with a high degree of flexibility in deploying neural networks in intelligent vehicle systems.” Demand is growing for Xilinx devices embedded within ADAS/AD central modules, as well as camera, radar, and Lidar systems, as advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous-drive (AD) vehicles become increasingly complex. Xilinx announced a collaboration with Daimler to develop an in-car system for artificial intelligence (AI) processing in automotive applications.