LG teams up with Mercedes-Benz to improve cars

The Korean giant has entered into a partnership agreement with the German automaker Mercedes-Benz in order to transform the future of smart cars and autonomous control systems.

According to LG, the joint work is aimed at improving computer systems and algorithms for “some aspects” of driving, while the company representatives told The Verge that they will work on key components of Mercedes-Benz cars that improve driving experience.

Koreans will be engaged in the “next generation” video surveillance system based on the already existing Advanced Drive Assistance System ( ADAS ) - it warns the driver about changing lanes, road signs, proximity of objects, and so on. Will be applied and proprietary technology Mercedes-Benz 6D Vision , developed by them at the present time.
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Also, the digital manufacturer promised to connect its smartphones and tablets inside Mercedes, integrating them with the car systems.

It seems that soon we will see a real confrontation between manufacturers of computers, peripherals and software giants in the automotive industry: Google already launched the Open Automotive Alliance and opened the API to access Android Auto last month, and Apple CarPlay already has the latest Ford and Honda models. The latest Pioneer audio systems.

via TechCrunch