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DeepRoute.ai: \$100M Funding and AI-Powered Autonomous Driving
Chinese autonomous driving startup DeepRoute.ai secures \$100 million in funding, partners with Nvidia, and adopts a map-less AI approach.
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Artificial IntelligenceInvestmentAutonomous VehiclesAutomotiveAi TechnologyChina Tech
Deeproute.aiGreat Wall MotorNvidiaAlibabaTesla
Maxwell ZhouJensen HuangElon Musk
- What is DeepRoute.ai and what recent funding did it receive?
- DeepRoute.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving startup, secured a \$100 million funding round led by Great Wall Motor, highlighting the company's progress and strategic partnerships.
- What is DeepRoute.ai's technology and partnership with Nvidia?
- The company uses Nvidia's Orin and Thor chips and plans to release a new system next year leveraging the Thor chip's enhanced capabilities for complex driving scenarios.
- What are DeepRoute.ai's current and future plans for expansion?
- DeepRoute.ai currently works with Chinese automakers and aims to expand its collaborations with international companies, including plans to participate in Japan's auto show.
- What is DeepRoute.ai's outlook on the Chinese autonomous driving market and Tesla's role?
- The company's CEO, Maxwell Zhou, expresses optimism about the growth of driver-assist features in China, expecting Tesla's entry to further stimulate market demand and benefit DeepRoute.ai.
- What is DeepRoute.ai's strategy for autonomous driving, and how does it compare to competitors?
- DeepRoute.ai's strategy focuses on AI-powered autonomous driving without relying on high-definition maps, a similar approach to Tesla, allowing for broader applicability on roads without pre-mapped data.