STW and Driveblocks are co-developing an AI assistance system for mobile machinery

The creation of innovative mobile machinery is seeing an increasing focus on driver assistance functions. The associated rise in software complexity and the requirement for artificial intelligence integration, as well as the increased development time, pose major challenges. To meet these challenges effectively, STW and driveblocks are planning to launch a pre-integrated system product that supports machine manufacturers in the implementation of intelligent assistance systems.

The HPX.ai-vision, STW's high-performance platform for mobile machinery, forms the basis of the system. Depending on the configuration, several GMSL2 cameras and LIDAR sensors can be connected to ensure detailed coverage of the surroundings. If required, additional Ethernet-based cameras or sensor technologies can be connected and integrated to enable extended process monitoring. These sensors capture the machine's environment and enable dynamic visualization, providing more precise control and superior safety features.

On STW’s HPX.ai-vision, Driveblocks integrates a resource-efficient AI for detecting people and objects as well as a 360-degree camera and LIDAR-based guarding function. This combination not only increases safety in demanding deployment scenarios but also supports more precise navigation and real-time environment detection. Intelligent sensor fusion and AI-supported decision-making processes minimize the risk of accidents and optimize machine operation.

With their comprehensive expertise in electronics, software and artificial intelligence, the two partners aim to support customers throughout the entire product life cycle. From system design and software development to series and aftermarket support, a future-proof and scalable solution is provided for machine manufacturers.

Both partners want to support customers throughout the entire product life cycle with their comprehensive expertise in electronics, software and artificial intelligence. From system design and software development to series and aftermarket support, a future-proof and scalable solution will be made available to machine manufacturers.

With this innovation, STW and driveblocks are making it possible to enter the world of “software-defined machines”: surround view, object recognition and emergency brake intervention are combined in a central control system. The redundant installation of several subsystems with different assistance functions is no longer necessary, which reduces both system complexity and costs. The pre-integrated system product significantly shortens the time to market for manufacturers of mobile machinery and is particularly suitable for applications in agricultural and construction machinery. The combination of high-performance computers, sensor technology and intelligent software raises the efficiency and safety of mobile machinery to a new level.