Stellantis Continues Advancing STLA SmartCockpit with Acquistion of CloudMade's AI Technology

By Dabbie Davis

Jan 28, 2024 06:52 PM EST

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Stellantis is taking concrete and goal- oriented steps in its commitment to the Dare Forward 2030 initiative. Stellantis has acquired CloudMade's artificial intelligence (AI) technology platform. This acquisition includes which machine learning models, patents, and intellectual property rights.

CloudMade's AI Technology on STLA Smartcockpit

Stellantis, a prominent global manufacturer, has acknowledged the significance of incorporating CloudMade's artificial intelligence technology into their principal technical instrument, the STLA SmartCockpit. This strategic move is part of Stellantis' long-term software plan to transform driving into an immersive, simple, and technologically advanced experience that benefits both drivers and vehicles, rather than just being a means of transportation.
According to Reuters' report, this undisclosed agreement, Stellantis is set to welcome 44 engineers and software developers from CloudaMade, as they embark on the acquisition of CloudaMade's AI Technology. Although the financial details are yet undisclosed, it shows a big step forward for Stellantis as it builds the STLA SmartCockpit.

As the automotive industry steadily transitions towards electrification, the significance of software within vehicles' overall value is on the rise. Automakers are acknowledging the many potentials of software.

Softwares are not only for developing the functionality of vehicles. but also as a means to generate more income. Such can be made possible primarily through related services. This strategic move becomes even more pronounced with Stellantis' development of the STLA SmartCockpit and its recent acquisition of CloudaMade's AI Technology.

About CloudMade

According to reports, CloudMade, known for its pioneering work in big data-driven automotive solutions, has established an AI-driven, cloud-based framework that has become a benchmark in the automotive industry for collecting and analyzing automotive data sets, according to Stellantis.

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As shared on Reuters, Stellantis Chief Software Officer, Yves Bonnefont, expressed that this new technology will enable the creation of intelligent mobility solutions with greater speed and flexibility. Over the last decade, CloudMade's AI-powered technology has been instrumental in revolutionizing user experiences in in-car mobility, further exemplifying its leadership in the field of automotive data solutions.

This development aligns with Stellantis' recent acquisition of CloudMade's AI Technology, a testament to their commitment to advancing software solutions like the STLA SmartCockpit.

Using Cloud-Made AI Technology: Stellantis's Approach
The acquisition is receiving a warm reception from Yves Bonnefont, Stellantis' Chief Software Officer, who emphasizes that the acquisition of CloudMade's pioneering AI capabilities will accelerate Stellantis' development journey on STLA SmartCockpit and assist in achieving their Dare Forward 2030 goals. Stellantis can create intelligent mobility solutions with increased agility and efficiency because to this technology's versatility.

Moreover, CloudMade's software technology is set to enable predictive maintenance and diagnostics, Stellantis-specific voice assistance, advanced navigation and mapping, along with targeted features for fleet management.

According to Detroit News report, CloudMade's AI-driven platform stands out as the foremost cloud-based software development kit for gathering and analyzing automotive data sets, which has played a significant role in enhancing user experiences over the last ten years, as per a Stellantis press release. Furthermore, Stellantis emphasizes how integrating the training models reduces the danger to data privacy.

The report also cited Bonnefont's statement. He claims that Stellantis would quicken the development of more adaptable intelligent mobility solutions. All targeting to provide customers with personalized mobile and in-car experiences that will surely meet customers' satisfaction standards.

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