The AutoSens Europe event, held on October 8-10, 2024, in the vibrant city of Barcelona, once again stood as a vital hub for innovators, engineers, and thought leaders shaping the future of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle technologies. With over 60 expert speakers, in-depth technical case studies, and discussions across 12 key themes, AutoSens 2024 was a prime event for exploring the cutting-edge advancements that will transform the automotive industry, from simulation technology and high-speed in-vehicle networking to in-cabin monitoring systems and automotive image sensors.
At rinf.tech, automotive technology is at the core of what we do, making our participation in this event meaningful and valuable. Our Automotive Team connected with industry peers, shared knowledge, and gained thought-provoking insights to improve our current and future automotive projects. With over ten years of experience providing advanced solutions to car manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers, we were able to explore the latest trends shaping the future of Software-Defined Vehicles.
In this article, we are thrilled to share the top insights we gathered at AutoSens Europe 2024.
At AutoSens Europe 2024, LeddarTech showcased its latest solution, LeddarNavigator, a cutting-edge tool designed to accelerate the development and deployment of ADAS and autonomous driving solutions. This platform provides an in-depth, real-time demonstration of LeddarTech’s AI-based low-level fusion and perception technologies, allowing Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs to experience firsthand the benefits of enhanced sensor fusion capabilities. LeddarNavigator focuses on improving ADAS functionalities such as surround-view and highway assistance, demonstrating compatibility with stringent NCAP 2025 safety requirements.
LeddarTech, in collaboration with Texas Instruments (TI) and Arm, showcased the enhanced capabilities of its LeddarVision platform. This collaboration leverages TI’s TDA4VM processors and Arm’s advanced processing architecture to provide high-performance, cost-effective solutions for ADAS. By integrating TI’s TDA4VM processors, LeddarVision enables AI-driven low-level sensor fusion, significantly improving data processing from multiple sensors like cameras and radars, allowing for superior object detection, classification, and real-time tracking.
The joint effort between TI, Arm, and LeddarTech allows LeddarVision to meet stringent safety standards, including NCAP 2025 while reducing the overall system cost for automotive OEMs. This system’s scalability is another key benefit, allowing it to be deployed across various vehicle platforms and sensor configurations, offering manufacturers flexibility and enhanced performance for entry-level and premium ADAS applications.
At AutoSens Europe this year, Onsemi highlighted its latest advancements in intelligent sensing technology, including its groundbreaking super Exposure pixel technology and smart depth sensing solutions. The super exposure technology enhances image quality in viewing and viewing&sensing applications, making it ideal for autonomous driving systems. This new sensor technology is particularly effective in low-light conditions, improving how ADAS and autonomous vehicles perceive their environment.
Onsemi also introduced its in-cabin monitoring solutions, leveraging smart depth sensing to improve driver and occupant safety. These solutions are designed to monitor driver attentiveness, detect drowsiness, and ensure the safety of passengers through advanced AI-powered systems. By integrating depth sensing into in-cabin applications, Onsemi transforms how vehicles interact with their occupants, contributing to enhanced safety and comfort for drivers and passengers.
Ficosa introduced its latest advancements in vehicle safety technology, emphasizing its commitment to innovation for safer, connected mobility. The centerpiece of their showcase is a vehicle equipped with integrated ADAS systems designed to enhance driver assistance and overall vehicle safety. One standout feature is their Child Presence Detection system, which is aimed at preventing accidents by alerting drivers to the presence of children left in the vehicle. This system highlights Ficosa’s ongoing focus on improving occupant safety through cutting-edge sensor technology.
Ficosa’s presence at AutoSens underscores its dedication to pushing the boundaries of sustainable and connected mobility. By leveraging platforms like AutoSens Europe, Ficosa continues to collaborate with industry leaders, sharing insights and solutions that shape the future of automotive safety and innovation.
OMNIVISION introduced its latest innovation, the OX12A10, a 12MP CMOS image sensor that expands the TheiaCel™ portfolio. Designed specifically for ADAS and autonomous driving systems, this sensor delivers improved resolution and performance, particularly in challenging environments such as low light or high-speed motion. The OX12A10 incorporates OMNIVISION’s LED-flicker mitigation (LFM) and high dynamic range (HDR) capabilities, critical for accurately capturing information from LED-lit road signs and vehicle headlights, enhancing overall safety in real-world driving conditions.
This sensor is a key addition to the TheiaCel™ line, offering automotive manufacturers enhanced flexibility in camera-based ADAS applications, from front-facing machine vision cameras to surround-view systems. The OX12A10’s high-resolution and energy-efficient design, combined with OMNIVISION’s LOFIC (lateral overflow integration capacitors) technology, ensures that autonomous vehicles can operate reliably in diverse and complex environments, paving the way for safer autonomous driving
Leopard Imaging presented its latest ASA-based camera solutions developed in collaboration with the BMW Group. These cameras, built on Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA) technology, are designed to handle the high data transmission requirements essential for real-time autonomous driving applications. The ASA-based cameras offer high-resolution, low-latency video transmission, enabling advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to process large amounts of data with minimal delay, a crucial factor for applications like object detection, lane-keeping, and collision avoidance.
The ASA technology supports long-distance data transmission within the vehicle, ensuring seamless integration with other vehicle systems. This innovation demonstrates Leopard Imaging’s commitment to advancing high-performance imaging solutions for the growing demands of autonomous driving and ADAS applications, enhancing vehicle safety and performance.
Nexdata unveiled its comprehensive, one-stop data solutions to revolutionize autonomous driving. Designed to streamline data collection, processing, and management, Nexdata’s platform enables automotive manufacturers and developers to enhance their autonomous vehicle systems through more accurate and efficient data handling. The platform’s key features focus on improving sensor accuracy and decision-making capabilities by providing real-time, reliable data that supports critical ADAS functions, such as object detection, lane-keeping, and traffic sign recognition.
Nexdata’s platform integrates seamlessly with a wide range of sensors, ensuring flexibility and scalability for automotive OEMs looking to optimize their autonomous driving technologies. By addressing the complex data requirements of autonomous systems, Nexdata offers a streamlined solution that reduces development costs and accelerates time-to-market for new autonomous vehicles.
Sony showcased its latest advancements in occupant monitoring technology through a live vehicle demonstration. The highlight of Sony’s exhibition was its cutting-edge CMOS imagers, dToF SPAD for LiDAR, and iToF sensors, designed to enhance both 2D and 3D monitoring for in-cabin safety. These sensors form the backbone of Sony’s adaptive restraint systems, which provide customized safety solutions for each vehicle occupant based on real-time data.
Key features of Sony’s system include posture monitoring, seatbelt usage detection, child seat classification, and feet-on-dashboard detection, ensuring that vehicles maintain high safety compliance standards. These features monitor each occupant’s position and condition, automatically adjusting safety restraints to provide tailored protection. Sony’s in-cabin monitoring technologies also comply with global safety standards, offering robust and reliable solutions that enhance passenger safety on every journey.
Samsung introduced its latest ISOCELL Vizion sensors, designed for both in-cabin and exterior applications. Samsung’s ISOCELL Vizion sensors, particularly the 63D and 931 models, bring high-resolution depth sensing and improved object detection capabilities to both in-cabin and exterior applications. These sensors provide reliable performance in challenging environmental conditions, such as fog or low-light scenarios, ensuring that vehicles can always be perceived accurately. Their robust design improves driver and occupant safety in autonomous and human-driven cars.
Lynred unveiled the smallest thermal imaging sensor designed specifically for vehicles’ Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems. This innovative sensor enhances the detection of pedestrians, animals, and other objects in poor visibility conditions such as nighttime or fog. Automobile manufacturers can significantly improve vehicle safety by integrating this compact thermal sensor into AEB systems, particularly in critical, low-visibility scenarios where conventional sensors struggle.
This sensor also provides high thermal sensitivity, enabling better object differentiation and detection over longer distances. Its small size allows for easier integration into various vehicle platforms, making it an ideal solution for future ADAS and autonomous driving applications. Lynred’s advancement represents a key step in improving the reliability and performance of safety-critical systems in autonomous vehicles.
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