Level 2+ Automated Driving
Lotus and Here collaborate on Highway Navigation Pilot
The Highway Pilot is to be used in Lotus models such as the Eletre and Emeya.
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Lotus Robotics and Here Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The companies want to develop a Highway Navigation Pilot solution that delivers Level 2+ (L2+) automated driving functions.
The collaboration is focused on delivering an L2+ ADAS solution integrating an advanced sensor perception stack and a high-precision map for advanced driving and safety functions including hands-off driving in certain situations. The solution is set for homologation in Europe in 2025. It will be utilised in upcoming Lotus vehicles and jointly offered to automakers across Europe.
Growing global demand
Lotus Robotics will engineer the L2+ solution, powered by the Here HD Live Map. The Lotus Highway Navigation Pilot is a full stack hardware and software solution, including automated lane changes, highway transitions and passing manoeuvres.
According to Here, the Live Map delivers safety-enhancing data for functions like localisation, prediction, and path planning, working seamlessly with various vehicle sensors. It improves the overall situational awareness by providing precise, forward-looking information about road network features and local regulations, anticipating potential issues ahead.
“We see a huge potential need for L2+ ADAS and NOA (Navigation on Autopilot) in highway scenarios for the global market in the near future,” said Dr. Bo Li, CEO at Lotus Robotics.
