Nuance Provides AI-Powered Speech Recognition for Geely, China’s Fastest-Growing Automaker, as it Embarks Upon Joint Ventur...
September 25 2018 - 8:00AM
Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) today announced that it
is providing automotive-grade speech recognition for Geely, China’s
fastest-growing automotive manufacturer, as Geely embarks upon a
joint venture with PROTON, the Malaysian automaker, to jointly
develop vehicles for sale in Southeast Asia and beyond. This marks
the first time any speech recognition provider has built AI-powered
speech solutions specifically for Southeast Asia.
Through their joint venture, Geely will provide PROTON with a
set of vehicle platform technologies, including Nuance’s artificial
intelligence (AI)-powered speech solutions built specifically for
the car. Working with Geely, Nuance leveraged its Dragon Drive
connected car platform to develop a speech solution comprised of
automatic speech recognition, natural language understanding and
text to speech capabilities optimized for use in Southeast Asia,
with a focus on recognition and accuracy for Malaysian-accented
English. The solution also provides a specialized, voice-powered
user interface and experience that includes in-vehicle controls
like air conditioning, car windows, and sunroof; music control;
navigation; and content search for points of interest, music and
weather.
“We’re proud to be part of this historic joint venture between
Geely and PROTON, which is sure to transform the automotive market
in China and Southeast Asia,” said Stefan Ortmanns, executive vice
president and general manager, Nuance Automotive. “This represents
a significant step forward in our efforts to partner with
automakers in the region, and we look forward to leveraging our
presence to expand our support for Geely and PROTON as they begin
their work together.”
"Part of the goal of our joint venture with PROTON is to bring
more advanced and innovative cars and enhanced mobility to the
Southeast Asia region, and technology innovation in the car is a
big part of that," said Yang Jun, Vice President, PROTON. "It's
clear that AI-powered speech recognition will have a significant
role to play, of course in today's vehicles, but also in the car of
the future. Our work with Nuance is extremely important as we work
toward that future."
Nuance Automotive specializes in conversational AI technologies
for the car, helping automotive manufacturers deliver unique user
experiences to their customers. With the Dragon Drive platform,
Nuance offers a deeply integrated, hybrid solution that can be
customized to become a smart automotive assistant that is
seamlessly integrated into the user’s connected ecosystem. Today,
Dragon Drive ships globally in more than 200 million cars across
more than 40 languages, creating conversational experiences for
Audi, BMW, Daimler, Fiat, Ford, GM, Hyundai, Toyota, SAIC, and
more. To learn more about the ways in which Dragon Drive is
amplifying the intelligence of the connected car, visit Dragon
Drive on nuance.com.
About Nuance Communications, Inc.Nuance
Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) is the pioneer and leader in
conversational AI innovations that bring intelligence to everyday
work and life. The Company delivers solutions that can understand,
analyze and respond to human language to increase productivity and
amplify human intelligence. With decades of domain and
artificial intelligence expertise, Nuance works with thousands of
organizations – in global industries that include healthcare,
telecommunications, automotive, financial services, and retail – to
create stronger relationships and better experiences for their
customers and workforces. For more information, please visit
www.nuance.com.
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Contact Information
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Inc.Tel: 781-565-4627Email: kathryn.hickman@nuance.com
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