Trimble and Qualcomm Innovate with Precision for Automated Vehicles

Cooperation for Precision in Automated Vehicles

Trimble and Qualcomm Technologies have recently enhanced their partnership to provide cutting-edge positioning solutions tailored for automated vehicles, including cars and heavy trucks. This collaboration aims to integrate Trimble's precise positioning engine, Trimble ProPoint Go™, with Qualcomm's Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2. The result? Vehicles leveraging this joint technology will achieve an impressive positioning accuracy of within 10 centimeters, setting a new standard in automotive technology.

As part of the Snapdragon Digital Chassis solution, this innovation not only targets Level 2+ automation but also paves the way for advancements towards Level 3 autonomous driving applications. The incorporation of high-accuracy positioning is vital for supporting advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and vehicle-to-everything communications (C-V2X), critical for both manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers in the automotive industry.

Olivier Casabianca, Trimble's vice president of positioning services, remarked, "The continued success between Qualcomm and Trimble demonstrates our commitment to advancing solutions that contribute to the realization of higher levels of ADAS and C-V2X technology in the automotive and telecom sectors. We are combining efforts to ensure that accuracy remains a priority, empowering our clients to operate confidently in rapidly evolving autonomous vehicle scenarios."

The ProPoint Go engine excels in delivering position and orientation data by fusing signals from global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) with high-accuracy correction services provided by Trimble and inputs from various sensors. The goal is to grant companies the tools necessary to enhance their automated driving features while keeping safety as the forefront priority.

The Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2 platform complements this by offering integrated C-V2X capabilities and other advanced functionalities, thereby accommodating major global operators across various spectrum bands.

Echoing Trimble's sentiments, Jeff Arnold, vice president of product management at Qualcomm, pointed out that their focus remains steadfast on delivering driver assistance technologies. Through this collaboration, they aim to enhance their technology stack with more reliable and accurate positioning systems, ensuring that safety and system reliability are upholds.

As the world anticipates vehicles equipped with these advancements to be on the roads by 2028, both companies are tirelessly working towards meeting the autonomy requirements and standards that modern consumers demand. It is clear that the union of Trimble and Qualcomm not only enhances current technologies but also lays the groundwork for a safer and more efficient future in the automotive industry.

For more information on Trimble's automotive solutions, visit their website. To delve deeper into the Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2, check out its product page for additional insights.

Together, as Trimble and Qualcomm drive innovation in the automotive sector, the collaborative vision promises to deliver safer vehicles equipped for the demands of tomorrow’s transportation needs.