DECEMBER - JANUARYAUTOTECHOUTLOOK.COM6In recent years, leading auto manufacturers have been rapidly increasing their spending on research and development in their quest to build higher-performing, more service-oriented vehicles. Among the many goals, self-driving cars or autonomous cars is the most ambitious of all. With OEMs and auto tech companies spending millions of dollars on autonomous vehicles, experts forecast that one in ten vehicles will be autonomous by the next decade. High-end systems like high-res cameras and lidar and radar sensors essential to autonomous cars are already being experimented with in present models.Today, the technologies integrated into cars can vary from ones meant to enhance the driving experience, such as the infotainment system, to safety-critical systems like the advanced driver assistance system (ADAS). While an error in the infotainment system may not lead to severe accidents, the lack of adequate safety features can lead to catastrophic events. Safety-critical ADAS and autonomous driving (AD) systems come with a host of unique requirements. High bandwidth is essential to support the full range of applications, and long-distance connectivity ensures strong connections between image sensors located at the edge of the car and its computer systems. At the same time, zero-latency is also critical to detecting and acting on safety-related events.As the number of sensors and connected technologies for cars in the market increase, new protocols will need to be developed specifically for each application. These automotive technologies will be crucial for enhancing the functionality and performance of connected and autonomous vehicles and the growth of auto tech startups. To help leaders navigate through the list of auto tech startups, our panel comprising CEOs, CIOs, VCs, industry analysts, and the editorial board of Auto Tech Outlook presents to you the top companies in this landscape. We took a deep dive into the market trends to narrow down the list of companies delivering robust auto tech solutions and services. Equipped with innovative technological capabilities, these enlisted solution providers transform businesses at the cloverleaf of various disruptive technologies. We hope this issue of Auto Tech Outlook helps you build the partnership you and your organization need to foster an environment driven by efficient technology.Let us know your thoughts!EDITORIALStepping into the Future with Autonomous CarsCopyright © 2021 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Editorial StaffClaire Jonathan David CarterOlivia HarperVisualizersSalesjessica@autotechoutlook.comManaging EditorLester D'Souza*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffLester D'SouzaManaging Editoreditor@autotechoutlook.comDecember - January Volume 11 Issue - 06Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to Autotech OutlookVisit www.autotechoutlook.com Email:sales@autotechoutlook.comeditor@autotechoutlook.commarketing@autotechoutlook.comJaxon Jase
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