Chinese automaker Geely has inked a partnership deal with Israel’s Foretellix, a pioneer in AV simulation and verification technology.
Geely will leverage Foretellix’s AI-driven training and validation solution, Foretify, to streamline development processes, enhance safety standards, and accelerate time-to-market for its AVs. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Geely, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and technological advancement in the automotive sector.
ChuanHai Li, Vice President of Geely Research and Development, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “The Foretellix solution will expedite and enhance Geely’s development and validation process. It will enable us to ensure proper Operational Design Domain (ODD) coverage, quickly identify unknown corner cases, and resolve them more efficiently.”
Foretify will be seamlessly integrated with Geely’s verification and validation (V&V) system, as well as its advanced simulator, facilitating the generation of synthetic data for AI training and automated scenario-based virtual tests. This integration will also enable the analysis of driving logs from Geely’s test vehicles, allowing for the replay of numerous scenarios in virtual simulation.
Foretellix’s CEO and Co-founder, Ziv Binyamini, emphasized the significance of the partnership, stating, “We look forward to working with Geely and helping them accelerate their strategy for safe, efficient, and cost-effective autonomy.”
Geely’s partnership with Foretellix underscores its proactive approach to AV development, building on its existing collaborations such as its agreement with Israeli company Mobileye for driver-assistance and self-driving technology across its brands. This latest move reflects Geely’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive the future of mobility.
The partnership comes on the heels of Foretellix securing an $85 million series C round of funding in December, underscoring the industry’s confidence in its innovative solutions. With investors including Isuzu, Nvidia, and Volvo, Foretellix is poised for further growth and collaboration in the burgeoning AV sector.
