Valeo and Qualcomm expand teamwork in SDV

Götz Fuchslocher Götz Fuchslocher

16 September 2025 - 10:38

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With a further consolidation of their competencies, Qualcomm and Valeo aim to advance driver assistance systems and automated driving.

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Valeo and Qualcomm are expanding their long-standing collaboration on driver assistance systems and automated driving. A pre-configured ADAS/AD platform is intended to simplify vehicle implementation and accelerate market launch.

As the companies announce, they are joining forces to offer a pre-integrated AD/ADAS solution. They have already been working together for many years. As they now announce at the IAA Mobility, they want to expand the range of joint holistic solutions designed for functional safety and cybersecurity. This is complemented by differentiated middleware software and services. As part of the technology partnership, they aim to integrate Qualcomm Technologies' scalable Snapdragon Ride Pilot solutions, including Snapdragon Ride System-on-Chips (SoCs) and Snapdragon Ride ADAS/AD software stack, with Valeo's hardware and software expertise. Looking at the automotive supplier, this includes algorithms for automatic parking, sensors, ECU systems, as well as their integration and validation.

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The pre-integrated AD/ADAS solution includes a package of series-ready sensors, a computing unit, and numerous applications that support functions such as hands-free driving, automated parking, driver and occupant monitoring, and integrated NCAP 5-star safety features. The scalable system supports a wide range of hardware configurations, from entry-level variants to centralised high-performance computers for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). It is intended to enable the seamless integration of ADAS and in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) functions in a single unit powered by a Snapdragon Ride Flex System-on-Chip (SoC). This simplifies implementation and reduces system complexity, according to Valeo.

The demand for smart ADAS solutions is growing

Companies are recognising a growing demand for scalable and safety-oriented ADAS and automated driving solutions. This is something they want to address, according to Nakul Duggal, Group GM Automotive & Industrial and Embedded IoT, Qualcomm Technologies. By combining the expertise of both companies, they enable car manufacturers to accelerate innovation and bring next-generation driving experiences to market faster and more efficiently. Marc Vrecko, CEO, Valeo Brain, adds: "Together, we deliver a comprehensive system solution that integrates top-notch hardware, software, and system expertise - equipping car manufacturers with a flexible, future-proof platform that meets the growing expectations of drivers worldwide." Snapdragon Ride SoCs and pre-integrated AD/ADAS software are now available globally. The joint solution is offered for market deployment through both Valeo and Qualcomm Technologies.

This article was first published at automotiveit.eu