Manju Hegde of the Austin, TX-based radar startup explained to IAV the tech behind the first fully automotive qualified, 4D digital imaging radar-on-chip used in Magna’s Icon Digital Radar that to power the Intelligent Pilot ADAS on the Fisker Ocean electric SUV that debuted late last year.
Kevin Jost

Kevin Jost
Kevin Jost is the Executive Editor of Autonomous Media’s Inside Autonomous Vehicles and a contributing editor to Inside Unmanned Systems and Inside GNSS. He is also Editorial Director, Founder & CEO of Futurride covering sustainable mobility. Previously, he was the Editorial Director of BNP Media’s Autonomous Vehicle Technology, and before that the long-time Editorial Director & Content Strategist at SAE International.
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ADASDriverless CarsTest and Simulation
Nvidia GTC kicks off with Omniverse
by Kevin Jostby Kevin JostThe virtual development platform is getting expanded use across nearly three dozen BMW Group factories worldwide, but the most significant automotive news from the developer conference is BYD’s planned use of Nvidia’s Drive Orin for a more standardized software platform in a broader range of vehicles.
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Fleets and TrucksOn RoadSelf-Driving Trucks
Aurora nears feature-complete autonomy milestone
by Kevin Jostby Kevin JostIn recent updates from the autonomous vehicle technology company, CEO Chris Urmson talks about the $700 billion freight opportunity, how the Aurora Driver is nearing the critical feature-complete milestone, and the progress toward a planned Aurora Horizon commercial launch by the end of 2024.
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ADASDriverless CarsOn Road
GM and partners release tech details on next-generation hands-free technology
by Kevin Jostby Kevin JostThe next-generation Ultra Cruise advanced driver assistance system on the upcoming Cadillac Celestiq is engineered to ultimately enable hands-free driving in 95% of all driving scenarios thanks to help from suppliers like Qualcomm, Infineon, Cepton, and FocalPoint.
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At its Investor Day 2023, Tesla gave a four-hour deep dive at Gigafactory Texas on its Master Plan 3 for creating a sustainable energy future, which included some insight on recent developments in Autopilot and Full Self Driving and preparations for switching on its future robotaxi fleet.
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Automated FleetsFleets and TrucksOff RoadPortsSelf-Driving Trucks
Terberg is latest collaborator for Fernride’s truck gradual automation approach
by Kevin Jostby Kevin JostThe new project, aimed at bringing automated terminal tractors to series production, adds to Fernride’s work with HHLA Next for highly automated and electric container logistics, both aimed at using autonomous driving and teleoperated technology within live operations.
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On RoadTaxis and Ride Sharing
Motional adds features in preparation for driverless operation later this year
by Kevin Jostby Kevin JostIts Ioniq 5 robotaxis have added Las Vegas autonomous rides at night, a remote vehicle assistance system helps with complex road scenarios, and passengers can control certain vehicle functions with their ride-hail app.
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ADASDriverless CarsOn Road
JLR aims to jump-start AV efforts with tech hubs and partnerships
by Kevin Jostby Kevin JostThe latest autonomous-driving push for the maker of Jaguars and Land Rovers is the creation of hubs in Germany, Italy, and Spain to develop technologies and recruit talent, building on its Reimagine transformation strategy that includes partnerships with Nvidia and Plug and Play.
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Machine Control & RoboticsOff Road
Aurrigo AVs boost airport and smart city automation
by Kevin Jostby Kevin JostThe company’s technology will be used at Singapore’s Changi, which expects to be the first airport in the world to operate autonomous luggage trucks, adding to a recent UK grant award for Aurrigo’s Auto-Shuttle in the Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle project.
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ADASOn Road
Nissan’s electric Ariya gets supplier help for latest ADAS upgrade
by Kevin Jostby Kevin JostThe ProPILOT Assist 2.0 advanced driving assistance system, starting with the Ariya all-electric crossover, uses lane-level positioning by Trimble, high-definition map data by Ushr, and a high-definition location module by Mitsubishi Electric.