Chinese automaker Geely has introduced its next-generation assisted driving system, G-ASD, positioning the platform as ready for Level 3 automated driving and outlining plans to expand higher-level functions as early as this year.
The system was presented as an evolution of Geely’s earlier assisted driving technologies already deployed in several Lynk & Co models. G-ASD is developed by Afari Technology, a Chongqing-based company majority-owned by Geely through the Lifan Group and partly backed by Mercedes-Benz, which recently acquired a minority stake.
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Afari Technology focuses on what it describes as an “AI+Auto” strategy, combining artificial intelligence with vehicle control systems. The company previously launched the G-Pilot system, offering multiple configurations with varying hardware and AI capabilities. G-ASD represents the second generation of that technology, rebranded and built around a new architecture known as the World Action Model (WAM).
According to Geely, WAM is designed to improve how vehicles perceive and respond to complex environments by integrating data from web sources, vehicle sensors, cockpit interactions and onboard systems. The model is intended to provide more human-like driving behavior by maintaining consistent understanding of distance, speed and object movement.
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The G-ASD system retains much of the hardware used in earlier versions. Higher-end configurations rely on Nvidia’s Drive Thor system-on-chip, delivering computing performance of up to 1,400 trillion operations per second in dual-chip setups. Geely said the platform supports future over-the-air updates to enable high-speed Level 3 and low-speed Level 4 automated functions, including applications such as robotaxis.
The first rollout of G-ASD has already begun through software updates on the Lynk & Co 900 SUV, adding features such as automated door-to-door parking that allows vehicles to navigate complex underground garages and gated areas without driver input.
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Assisted driving systems are an increasingly competitive area among global automakers, as companies seek to balance advanced automation with regulatory requirements and safety constraints. Geely’s latest announcement underscores China’s rapid progress in vehicle software and its growing collaboration with international partners.