Geely to Redefine the Connected Automotive Experience with Baidu
Geely Holding and Baidu will strategically cooperate in the fields of intelligent connectivity, smart mobility, smart home, e-commerce and in other areas related to AI technology. The two parties will jointly explore the development AI applications in the automotive ecosystem, with the long term aim of accelerating the large-scale popularization of intelligent connected vehicles in China and internationally.
Geely Auto’s latest intelligent SUV; the Bo Yue PRO, is equipped with Baidu’s AI system through Geely’s GKUI19 Smart Ecosystem. The Bo Yue PRO is Geely’s most advanced vehicle to date and is effectively a highly integrated mobile terminal with the ability to connect people, cars and homes. Geely Auto will begin implementing the Baidu AI-equipped GKUI19 system throughout its product portfolio in due course.
At the conference, Robin Li, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Baidu, said, “The major advances in the history of mobility are accompanied by new changes brought about by cutting-edge technology. Geely Holding, through their years of achievements and innovations have become a leader in China’s automotive industry. This strategic cooperation between Baidu and Geely, focusing on AI technology empowerment, will not only bring about more natural and convenient human-car interaction, but also accelerate the intelligentization of the automobile and mobility service industry, helping the Chinese automotive industry become a leader in the era of smart mobility.”
Li Shufu, Chairman of Geely Holding Group, said, “China’s intelligent connected vehicle technology is now at the forefront of the world, bringing consumers a safe and convenient travel experience. Baidu is a leader within the AI industry in China, and also a pioneer in promoting industrial intelligence with their globally leading AI R&D capability and deep technical insight in the field of intelligent driving. Through strategic cooperation and resource collaboration, the two sides are committed to jointly building an intelligent mobility ecosphere to lead the future, and create a brand-new experience for users.”
Source : Strategic Research Institute