Horizon partners with BYD to accelerate breakthroughs in intelligent driving.

Recently, we learned that following BYD's strategic investment in Horizon, the automotive intelligent chip company, the two parties signed a strategic cooperation agreement on March 2nd. Leveraging BYD's profound expertise in intelligent technologies and its robust vertical integration capabilities, combined with Horizon's cutting-edge automotive-grade smart chips and advanced algorithmic solutions, the collaboration will create a powerful synergy. Together, they will drive forward-depth research and development efforts, accelerate breakthroughs in and deployment of cutting-edge autonomous driving technologies, and speed up the R&D and mass production of intelligent vehicles.

At the signing ceremony, Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President of BYD, stated: "Currently, the automotive industry is undergoing a transformation unseen in a century, driven by challenges such as energy concerns, environmental pollution, and climate change. As a leader in the new-energy sector, BYD has been at the forefront of driving industry progress during the transition from traditional fuel vehicles to electric and intelligent mobility solutions. Meanwhile, Horizon Robotics provides powerful computing chips for smart cars, helping consumers address critical driving safety issues like control and decision-making—effectively reducing accidents and fostering societal advancement. Looking ahead, BYD and Horizon will pool our resources, collaborate closely, identify key market pain points, and swiftly bring more innovative, customer-preferred products to life, jointly pushing forward the deepening exploration of technological research and development."
Horizon Founder and CEO Yu Kai stated: "BYD is a leader in the new energy industry, with over 10 years of deep expertise in the semiconductor sector. In recent years, BYD has also been actively investing in core intelligent technologies. This collaboration between Horizon and BYD is highly significant. As we enter the era of automotive intelligence, cars will not only become carriers of massive amounts of data but also serve as the largest computing centers, opening up limitless possibilities for human-machine interaction. As the only domestic tech company currently achieving mass production of automotive-grade AI chips for front-end vehicle installations, Horizon looks forward to partnering with China's top independent automotive brands, jointly forging a broad and profound ecosystem of collaboration. Together, we aim to accelerate the development of China's chip ecosystem and drive the intelligent transformation of the Chinese automotive industry."

In the era of automotive intelligence, cars will become the smartest and most valuable consumer devices, with the semiconductor content per vehicle steadily increasing. The growing demand for advanced driver-assistance systems, autonomous driving, and intelligent in-cabin experiences calls for robust semiconductor chips capable of delivering powerful computational capabilities—essentially serving as the foundational "infrastructure" for these innovations. Horizon Robotics boasts strong expertise in high-performance automotive AI chips and cutting-edge perception algorithms. We remain committed to fostering open innovation by providing a foundational platform built around "chip + algorithm + toolchain," empowering developers across the industry. Looking ahead, we will collaborate closely with BYD to support its diverse product development needs, helping the company create safe, reliable, and highly connected smart vehicles.

Translated from Sina Auto

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