Mobileye is an Israeli technology company that specializes in developing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies. The company was founded in 1999 by Amnon Shashua and Ziv Aviram. Mobileye’s technologies primarily focus on making vehicles safer and more efficient on the road by utilizing computer vision, and sensor fusion and many more.
Mobileye’s technology works by utilizing a combination of hardware & software to enable advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving capabilities.
Here’s an overview of how Mobileye’s system works:
Sensors:
Vehicles equipped with Mobileye technology are equipped with various sensors, primarily cameras but also potentially lidar and radar, that capture data about the vehicle’s surroundings. These sensors provide visual information that is crucial for understanding the environment.
Processing:
The Mobileye EyeQ SoC is a specialized computer processor that processes the incoming visual data. The processing involves various computer vision and machine learning algorithms that can identify and classify objects, determine distances.
Environment Perception:
Mobileye’s algorithms analyze the processed data to understand the vehicle’s surroundings. This includes identifying the current lane, tracking other vehicles, detecting pedestrians, recognizing traffic signs and signals, and assessing potential collision risks.
Mapping and Localization (Autonomous Mode):
In autonomous driving mode, Mobileye’s technology uses its perception capabilities to build a detailed map of the environment. This map includes lane markings, traffic signs, landmarks, and more. The vehicle’s precise location is determined based on this map, a process known as localization.
Decision-Making (Autonomous Mode):
The autonomous driving system, powered by Mobileye’s algorithms, interprets the sensor data, and other contextual information to make driving . This involves navigating the vehicle, predicting the movements of other road users, and avoiding obstacles and hazards.
Control (Autonomous Mode):
Based on the decisions made, the autonomous system controls the vehicle’s acceleration, braking, and steering to navigate the road safely and efficiently.
