Tom Tom’s Sat Nav Technology Could Be Used In Self-Driving Cars

Tom Tom is developing a new technology based on the digital map platform called as HD Maps which can be used in the self-driving cars.

By Sukesh

In the next few years, the global automobile industry would be transformed with the evolution of autonomous technology. Several automakers are already working on the self-driving technology and in near future, the production models of driverless vehicles will hit the roads.

Tom Tom’s Sat Nav Technology Could Be Used In Self-Driving Cars

By evaluating the potential of the autonomous technology, TomTom Automotive has been developing its innovative Tom Tom HD maps.

Tom Tom’s Sat Nav Technology Could Be Used In Self-Driving Cars

Several automotive giants participating in the 2017 Consumer Electronic Show are evaluating the possibility of using Tom Tom's technology in the self-driving cars.

Tom Tom’s Sat Nav Technology Could Be Used In Self-Driving Cars

Tom Tom's HD Maps is a highly accurate digital map based product that helps the self-driving vehicle to precisely locate themselves on the road and plan its movements even at high speeds.

Tom Tom’s Sat Nav Technology Could Be Used In Self-Driving Cars

The Tom Tom HD Maps works with the Tom Tom's Road DNA system, it scans the surroundings on the road using vehicles sensors to enable localisation for autonomous technology.

Tom Tom’s Sat Nav Technology Could Be Used In Self-Driving Cars

Managing Director, Tom Tom, Antoine Saucier said, "It was not even 18 months ago that we introduced our HD Map and RoadDNA to power the future of driving. Then, as now, we were saying that we were ready for the future - with products to accelerate the development of autonomous vehicles."

Tom Tom’s Sat Nav Technology Could Be Used In Self-Driving Cars

Head of Autonomous Driving, Tom Tom, Willem Strijbosch said, "It has been fantastic to work with global OEMs and Tier 1s, and gratifying to see that our innovative maps are already having such a pivotal role in the future of driving, today."

Most Viewed Car Photo Gallery

Take a look at the next-generation 2017 Suzuki Swift by clicking on the gallery below.

Most Read Articles

English
Read more on: #auto news
Article Published On: Monday, January 9, 2017, 16:27 [IST]
Get Instant News Updates
Enable
x
Notification Settings X
Time Settings
Done
Clear Notification X
Do you want to clear all the notifications from your inbox?
Settings X