Latitude AI offers an automated driving platform that fuses LiDAR, radar and camera data to deliver real‑time perception, predictive trajectory planning and ISO 26262‑compliant safety control for Ford vehicles. The modular software‑hardware stack integrates via OTA updates and cloud telemetry, allowing OEMs and fleet operators to add hands‑free or assisted driver‑assist capabilities without extensive redesign.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Drivers spend significant time behind the wheel in conditions that can be stressful and unsafe, while existing driver‑assist solutions often lack the perception accuracy and scalability needed for widespread adoption across vehicle line‑ups.
Solution
Latitude AI delivers an automated driving platform that integrates advanced robotics, machine‑learning perception, and cloud‑based services into a driver‑assist system for Ford vehicles. The software stack processes high‑definition sensor data in real time to generate reliable trajectory plans and execute hands‑free or assisted driving modes. A modular hardware interface enables seamless integration with existing vehicle architectures, while over‑the‑air (OTA) updates keep the system current with the latest models and safety patches. Cloud connectivity provides fleet‑wide data aggregation, enabling continuous improvement of the underlying neural networks. The platform is designed to meet functional safety standards, allowing OEMs to certify the system for production use without extensive redesign.
Target Audience
Primary customers are automotive OEMs—specifically Ford and its Tier 1 suppliers—seeking to equip new vehicle platforms with advanced driver‑assist capabilities, as well as fleet operators that require scalable, updatable automation solutions.
Features
- Multi‑sensor fusion pipeline combining LiDAR, radar, and camera inputs with sub‑10 ms latency
- Deep neural network perception stack for object detection, classification, and semantic segmentation
- Predictive trajectory planning engine that accounts for dynamic traffic participants and road geometry
- Redundant safety controller that monitors actuator commands and enforces ISO 26262‑compliant fail‑safe behavior
- OTA software distribution framework for model updates, feature roll‑outs, and security patches
- V2X communication module supporting DSRC/C‑V2X for cooperative awareness and traffic‑signal integration
- Scalable cloud telemetry platform that aggregates anonymized driving data for fleet learning and performance analytics
- Plug‑and‑play hardware abstraction layer allowing integration with diverse vehicle electronic control units (ECUs)