Volvo Cars Opens New Open Platform 'Innovation Portal'

Volvo Cars Innovation Portal

[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] Volvo Cars announced on the 1st that it has opened the 'Innovation Portal,' an open platform that provides various development resources to external developers for the development of new services and vehicle applications.

Volvo Cars explained that this reflects their commitment to developing easier and more convenient user experiences, high-quality vehicle apps, and safer cars through innovative and creative approaches.

The Innovation Portal offers free resources including ▲an emulator that replicates the Android Automotive OS and Google apps installed in new Volvo cars, ▲Extended Vehicle API, ▲LiDAR data sets, ▲3D model resources, and simulators.

Volvo Cars expects that by expanding the scope of software and service development together with external developers, the possibility of providing more personalized experiences to customers in the future will increase. The Innovation Portal is also expected to assist not only developers but also researchers, smart home builders, and computer-based artists.

Henrik Green, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Volvo Cars, said, "As our cars become smarter and more connected, the demand for apps and services among customers is increasing," adding, "To support developers both inside and outside the company, we will open various development resources and collaborate with the best companies in each field."

Meanwhile, the Innovation Portal is expected to continue growing by adding more resources in the future. A fully functional 3D car model will also be released this year. Through this, physical sensors installed in the car will be digitally replicated, allowing users to test sensor data for research and educational purposes. Additionally, developers can utilize this to build new features and services.

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