Global semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies AG has joined forces with Austrian product compliance company, Kontrol, to facilitate a safer and more legally compliant future in autonomous driving.
Legal norms, and regulatory requirements within the field of autonomous driving currently pose significant challenges for stakeholders across the industry. This strategic partnership aims to streamline the integration of autonomous driving licensing with public transportation and promote cost-efficiency.
Kontrol’s specialty lies in the translation and digitization of intricate legal regulations and road traffic standards into a machine-readable format. The firm’s pioneering technology examines the performance of integrated driver assistance functions and their adherence to legal norms.
On the other hand, Infineon’s AURIX family of microcontrollers offers compatibility and scalability concerning the processor core, package, safety, and peripherals. It allows a straightforward upgrade path, enabling both companies to furnish their customers with regulatory updates as necessary.
The amalgamation of Infineon’s microcontroller expertise and Kontrol’s regulation digitization technology will facilitate the safe incorporation of a digital driver’s license for autonomous vehicles into intelligent driver assistance systems. This venture will further ensure that road safety keeps pace with the continually evolving standards.
Founded in 2017 and based in Linz, Austria, Kontrol is a deep-tech Software as a Service (SaaS) company that has been instrumental in translating complex legal regulations and standards into machine-readable language. The company’s efforts have significantly simplified the implementation of legally compliant automated driving functions for manufacturers and suppliers. With applications in vehicles, drones, and robots, Kontrol has worked with leading firms such as Thales, Bosch, and Magna.
Lars Wemme, Vice President ADAS, Chassis & EE-Architecture at Infineon said, “The software technology from our ecosystem partner Kontrol implemented on the dependable AURIX microcontroller architecture is a step forward to enhance the trust in autonomous driving technology by a deterministic, algorithm-based solution which is able to offer legal based, regulatory boundary conditions for vehicles on the road.”
“We are very pleased to have a strong partner at our side who trusts in our technology and believes in the future of autonomous driving With Infineon as the world’s leading expert in automotive semiconductors, together we can make tomorrow’s mobility safer,” stated Andreas Lauringer, CEO and co-founder of Kontrol.
This partnership between Infineon and Kontrol highlights the importance of integrating cutting-edge technology with regulatory compliance, a move set to shape the future of autonomous driving. As autonomous vehicles become more commonplace, initiatives such as this will play a vital role in ensuring safety and legal adherence in an increasingly digital world.
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