STOCKHOLM, Oct. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide
leader in automotive safety systems, signs research agreement with
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab. The two-year long
research collaboration aims to develop a semi-autonomous vehicle
prototype that demonstrates the future of human-centered artificial
intelligence in the automotive space.
The mission of this research collaboration is to provide for the
development of artificial intelligence systems that understand and
manage the state of the driver to create a safe and enjoyable
experience in semi-autonomous vehicles. At the core of the research
effort, is the development and real world evaluation of deep
learning algorithms that enable effective communication and
transfer of control between human and machine. This includes
sensing driver gaze, emotion, cognitive load, drowsiness, hand
position, posture, and fusing this information with the perception
of the driving environment to create safe, reliable vehicles that
drivers can learn to trust.
"We are looking to lead the world in the application of
state-of-the art deep learning methods for semi-autonomous vehicle
systems in a way that ensures the human being is the core focus of
every algorithm and interface we build," says Lex Fridman, MIT.
"It is clear that the global focus on autonomous vehicles must
begin to consider increased investment in human centered vehicle
system that support appropriate driver engagement through trusted
safety and an enjoyable mobility experience," says Bryan Reimer, MIT.
"We believe that drivers will be traversing the world's roadways
for decades to come as higher levels of automation steadily
increases."
"Today, 1.4 million people die in traffic fatalities every year.
Investments in vehicle automation such as Advanced Driver
Assistance Systems (ADAS) will increase road safety, but the
introduction of assistance technology is not enough. To save more
lives, we need to establish trust between the driver and the car's
intelligence. I am confident that this collaboration with leading
researchers will accelerate the industry's ability to deliver
future safety solutions," says Ola Boström, VP Research at
Autoliv.
Learnings from the research collaboration will likely be used in
the development of software from Zenuity, the software joint
venture of Autoliv and Volvo Cars.
Inquiries:
Thomas Jönsson,
Group Vice President Communications.
Tel +46(0)8-58-72-06-27
About Autoliv
Autoliv, Inc. is the worldwide leader in automotive safety
systems, and through its subsidiaries develops and manufactures
automotive safety systems for all major automotive manufacturers in
the world. Together with its joint ventures, Autoliv has more than
80 facilities with 70,000 employees in 27 countries. In addition,
the Company has 22 technical centers in ten countries around the
world, with 19 test tracks, more than any other automotive safety
supplier. Sales in 2016 amounted to about US $10.1 billion. The Company's shares are listed on
the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ALV) and its Swedish Depository
Receipts on Nasdaq Stockholm (ALIV sdb). For more information about
Autoliv, please visit our company website at
www.autoliv.com.
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