Horizon Robotics, a leading provider of energy-efficient computing solutions for consumer vehicles in China, announced its partnership with Volkswagen Group in October 2022. The joint venture will develop Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving (AD) systems for the Chinese market. Founded in 2015, the company is led by a team of experts with extensive experience in the mass production of assisted driving solutions. The company’s founder, Dr. Yu Kai, is a prominent figure in the field of machine learning and a promoter of the application of deep-learning in China in the civil and commercial sectors. The goal of the company is to empower people, not to increase the power of machines.
