Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD has announced its plans to introduce expanded self driving capabilities with the “Intelligent Driving for All” initiative. “God’s Eye was developed in-house by BYD and will equip the automaker’s mass-market models with features commonly only found on upscale EVs such as remote parking via smartphones and autonomous overtaking on roads,” the company said.
BYD has developed a God’s Eye self driving matrix, planning to equip all models, including budget models like the Seagull, with advanced intelligent driving capabilities. The God’s Eye C version will debut on 21 vehicle models, offering three tiers of self driving.
BYD’s God’s Eye system comprises three distinct tiers:
God’s Eye A – DiPilot 600 (Triple-LiDAR advanced intelligent driving) for YANGWANG models.
God’s Eye B – DiPilot 300 (LiDAR-based advanced intelligent driving) for DENZA and select BYD models.
God’s Eye C – DiPilot 100 (Triple-camera advanced intelligent driving) for BYD-branded vehicles.
BYD announced that the God’s Eye C system integrates front-view triple cameras, 5R12V sensing hardware, and an end-to-end control algorithm, claiming to achieve industry-leading architecture, sensor technology, algorithms, and data processing.
It focuses on critical real-world driving scenarios, including:
Highway and urban expressway navigate on autopilot (HNOA): Performs ramp entry/exit, lane keeping, cruise driving, autonomous lane changes, and obstacle avoidance based on navigation routes.
Automated valet parking (AVP): Enables self-parking upon exit, remote retrieval, and seamless vehicle access, eliminating the hassle of manual parking.
Memory navigate on autopilot (MNOA): Designed for frequent commuting routes, handling traffic lights, complex intersections, automated overtaking, obstacle avoidance, and cooperative lane changes for a smoother driving experience.
BYD commented on their safety framework for the God’s Eye. They reported that the God’s Eye C system has delivered in testing:
Over 1,000 km of autonomous driving with zero takeovers.
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) at 100 km/h, with future support for 120 km/h and 140 km/h.
A 99% success rate in valet parking, ensuring instant decision-making in critical situations to prevent accidents.
