Kopernikus Automotive develops AVP Type 2 technology, which transforms existing serial production cars into autonomous vehicles by integrating smart infrastructure and external AI-based perception systems. This approach enhances operational efficiency and reduces costs in logistics, repair, and parking facilities by enabling remote automated driving capabilities.
Funding
$7.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Current serial production cars lack the autonomous driving capabilities required for efficient operation in logistics, repair, and parking facilities. Retrofitting vehicles with full onboard autonomy is expensive and complex. This limits the potential for automation and optimization in these environments.
Solution
Kopernikus Automotive offers AVP Type 2 technology, a smart infrastructure-based approach to autonomous driving. By equipping facilities with sensors and external AI-powered perception systems, existing vehicles can be remotely driven without extensive modifications. The Kopernikus software integrates with the car's onboard ECUs, receiving real-time driving commands from the infrastructure. This approach enables automated valet parking and other remote driving capabilities, increasing efficiency and reducing operating costs for facility operators.
Target Audience
The primary customers are operators of logistics, repair, and parking facilities seeking to automate vehicle movement and improve operational efficiency.
Features
- Smart infrastructure equipped with sensors and processing power for external perception and path planning
- Software integration with existing vehicle ECUs to receive wireless driving commands
- AI-based perception and path planning performed externally, reducing onboard processing requirements
- Remote control and monitoring of vehicles within the equipped facility
- Real-time data transmission and control for precise and safe autonomous maneuvers