The Volkswagen Group has announced a new partnership with Valeo and Mobileye to upgrade the ADAS to be featured in its upcoming line of MQB-based vehicles to Level 2+ (which the OEM designates as enhanced partially automated driving).
Set to launch in the next few years, the ADAS at the center of this collaboration will aim to improve safety and driving comfort in high-volume vehicles, addressing both customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
Beyond enabling hands-free driving in specific conditions on approved highway sections, the jointly developed system will offer an array of driver-assistance features. The companies confirmed that this suite will include traffic jam assist, hazard detection, parking assist, driver monitoring, and 360-degree emergency assist, as well as future-ready capabilities such as augmented reality displays.
In terms of hardware, the system is equipped with a 360-degree ‘ring’ of cameras and radars, along with software-defined capabilities, that together enable hands-free driving on approved roads, smart parking, and improved occupant and pedestrian safety.
Supporting the system’s hardware will be high-performance ECUs, sensors, and parking solutions from Valeo alongside Mobileye’s Surround ADAS platform, including the EyeQ 6 High processor and mapping technologies. These elements will be integrated into a single system, replacing multiple ECUs with a centralized unit. This improves efficiency, system performance, and allows for over-the-air updates to meet evolving safety standards.
