Nuance Automotive Powers Geely’s GKUI Smart Ecosystem
May 23 2019 - 8:00AM
Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) today announced that its
automotive platform provides AI-powered voice recognition for
select car models from Geely, China’s fastest-growing automotive
manufacturer, in its GKUI smart ecosystem powered by ECARX, a
technology company under Geely Group. GKUI is Geely’s innovative
digital cockpit system, integrating infotainment, connectivity, and
vehicle management into one smart in-car system.
Nuance Automotive powers a multitude of features that are core
to the GKUI experience on some of Geely’s models:
- High-speed, voice-powered interaction –
Nuance’s platform enables an extremely responsive human-machine
interface (HMI) that satisfies the demanding standards of the
Chinese market, allowing drivers and passengers to interact with
GKUI naturally, just as they would with another person, to ask
questions and complete requests around all key in-car functions:
point of interest search, navigation, temperature control,
etc.
- Speech signal enhancement (SSE) – A suite of
signal processing technologies removes noise from microphone input
and sends out a cleaner signal, improving speech recognition and
hands-free communication with GKUI.
“As the fastest-growing automaker in China, Geely is and will be
a leader in the future of digital and autonomous cars in the
region,” said Stefan Ortmanns, executive vice president and general
manager, Nuance Automotive. “A humanized, reliable, fast user
experience is hugely important as Geely brings its GKUI to this
future, not just for ease of use and productivity, but for safety
and building trust between driver and car. We are proud to be part
of it.”
“GKUI is an important part of our mission to transform people’s
relationships with their cars and increase comfort and trust as we
move toward the autonomous car,” said Ziyu Shen, CEO, ECARX. “We’re
working to turn the car into a living space that is fully user
oriented, and the ability to interact with the car through voice is
a core piece of this. Nuance is one of our key partners in this
area.”
GKUI debuted in the 2018 Bo Yue SUV and is present in nearly 20
models from Geely Auto, Lynk & Co, and PROTON. GKUI supports
Mandarin Chinese and regional dialects for English, including
Malaysian-accented English in PROTON vehicles.
Nuance Automotive powers more than 250 million cars on the road
today across more than 40 languages, creating conversational,
intelligent mobility experiences for nearly every major automaker
in the world, including BMW, Audi, Daimler, Fiat, Ford, GM, Geely,
Hyundai, SAIC, Toyota, and more. To learn more about the ways in
which Nuance Automotive is amplifying the intelligence of the
connected car, visit nuance.com and stay connected on LinkedIn.
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 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 workforce. For more information, please visit
http://www.nuance.com/.
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About ECARX (China) Intelligence Technology Co.,
Ltd.ECARX is a technology and innovation company that has
strategic investments from Zhejiang Geely Holding Group but
operates independently. The company works with intelligent and
connected in-car technology, primarily focusing on digital
cockpits, intelligent drive, eco-network platform, and its
operations. ECARX has attracted over 1000 professionals and
experts, 80% of whom are R&D personnel. Now, ECARX has already
established branch offices in Wuhan, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing,
Dalian, Xian and so on. In late 2017, it also established a site in
Gothenburg, Sweden. Today the company serves its strategic
partners, who include Geely, Lynk & Co, Proton, and other
automotive brands, as well as providing connectivity services
directly to car owners worldwide.
Contact InformationFor
PressKate HickmanNuance Communications, Inc.Tel:
781-565-4627Email: kathryn.hickman@nuance.com
Erica ChengGedy Communications for Nuance Communications, Inc.
Tel: +86 10 51280868 #1008Email: erica@gedyinc.com
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