“StradVision is excited to combine forces with Renesas to help developers efficiently advance their efforts to make the next big leap in ADAS,” said Junhwan Kim, CEO of StradVision. “This joint effort will not only translate into quick and effective evaluations, but also deliver greatly improved ADAS performance. With the massive growth expected in the front camera market in the coming years, this collaboration puts both StradVision and Renesas in excellent position to provide the best possible technology.”
The object recognition solution resulting from this collaboration realizes deep learning–based object recognition while maintaining low power consumption, making its use suitable in mass-produced vehicles, encouraging ADAS adoption.
Availability:
Renesas R-Car SoCs featuring the new joint deep learning solution, including software and development support from StradVision, is scheduled to be available to developers by early 2020.
Key features of the deep learning-based object recognition solution:
- Solution supports early evaluation to mass production
StradVision’s SVNet deep learning software is a powerful AI perception solution for the mass production of ADAS systems. It is highly regarded for its recognition precision in low-light environments and its ability to deal with occlusion when objects are partially hidden by other objects. The basic software package for the R-Car V3H performs simultaneous vehicles, person and lane recognition, processing the image data at a rate of 25 frames per second, enabling swift evaluation and POC development. Using these capabilities as a basis, if developers wish to customize the software with the addition of signs, markings and other objects as recognition targets, StradVision provides support for deep learning-based object recognition covering all the steps from training through the embedding of software for mass-produced vehicles.
- R-Car V3H and R-Car V3M SoCs increase reliability for smart camera systems while reducing cost
In addition to the CNN-IP dedicated deep learning module, the Renesas R-Car V3H and R-Car V3M feature the IMP-X5 image recognition engine. Combining deep learning-based complex object recognition and highly verifiable image recognition processing with man-made rules allows designers to build a robust system. In addition, the on-chip image signal processor (ISP) is designed to convert sensor signals for image rendering and recognition processing. This makes it possible to configure a system using inexpensive cameras without built-in ISPs, reducing the overall bill-of-materials (BOM) cost.
— Press release courtesy of Renesas and StradVision
