NEXCOM and Hailo Collaborate to Launch Next-Generation In-Vehicle Telematics Solutions

According to foreign media reports, artificial intelligence chip manufacturer Hailo announced a collaboration with industrial computer hardware manufacturer NEXCOM to launch NEXCOM's next-generation AI in-vehicle telematics solution VTC 1021. NEXCOM's AI solution uses the compact Hailo-8™ AI accelerator module to achieve breakthrough performance and enable in-vehicle computers to run the most advanced AI applications more efficiently.

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The joint solution improves operational efficiency for public transportation and fleet management, including enhanced features such as ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems). The in-vehicle solution features a compact fanless design, ideal for space-constrained cabins and for demanding automotive environments, helping to bring public transportation vehicles and fleets into the smart era. With the Intel Atom® x5-E3940 processor, the in-vehicle computer VTC 1021 also has the versatility to flexibly power a variety of telematics applications such as infotainment, fleet management, ANPR, and mobile video surveillance. Target applications for this joint solution include: driver drowsiness detection; occupant monitoring; pedestrian detection warning; collision avoidance warning, etc.

"The future of the automotive industry must be about both safety and comfort. To achieve this goal, in-vehicle computing platforms must overcome significant technical barriers. Scaling AI to meet these challenges requires ultra-high performance and flexible solutions, and our joint offering is just that," said Liran Bar, Vice President of Business Development at Hailo. "By collaborating with NEXCOM, we will enhance the computing power of aftermarket platforms with AI to make vehicles safer."

"By collaborating with Hailo, we are able to provide customers with advanced AI solutions that can deliver more scalable, better-performing solutions for industries such as public transportation and fleet management," said Jay Liu, Vice President of NEXCOM. "Our joint platform provides vehicles with enhanced capabilities, including state-of-the-art applications that can significantly improve the driving experience and safety, ushering in a new era of smart transportation."

Hailo's dedicated Hailo-8™ AI acceleration modules deliver extreme performance for edge devices. Built with an innovative architecture, these modules enable edge devices to run complex deep learning applications that were previously only available on the cloud. The modules' advanced structure enables higher performance, lower power consumption, and minimal latency, improving privacy and reliability for smart devices running at the edge.