Autonomous A2Z and HL Mando Sign Agreement for Joint Development of Autonomous Driving Control Technologies

Integration of Operational Data and Vehicle Components
Preparing for Large-Scale Mass Production and Commercialization

Autonomous A2Z announced on May 7 that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with HL Mando on May 6 at the A2Z Pyeongchon Research Center in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, for the joint development of core autonomous vehicle technologies.

On the 6th, Autonomous A2Z announced on the 7th that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the development of core autonomous driving technologies with HL Mando at the A2Z Pyeongchon Research Center in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province. From the left: Kim Hyunho, Executive Director of Autonomous A2Z; Kim Hojin, Executive Director; Han Jihyung, CEO; Bae Hongyong, Vice President of HL Mando; Lee Jinhwan, Executive Director; Kim Kyungrae, Executive Director. Autonomous A2Z

The main objective of the agreement is to jointly develop both control technologies and vehicle control components— the final step in the 'perception, decision, and control' mechanism of autonomous driving— to ensure the safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles in operation.

The two companies will collaborate across the entire development process of autonomous vehicles, leveraging their technological capabilities. Autonomous A2Z will oversee system integration based on its software stack for all aspects of autonomous driving, including a Level 4 autonomous driving platform, driving strategy and path planning, vehicle control software, control and operation technology, and urban demonstration data. HL Mando will provide intelligent chassis systems and integrated control software and solutions, as well as develop control systems optimized for autonomous driving environments.

In addition, the companies will focus on the joint development of EPS-based control software, a core element of autonomous driving control. This collaboration aims to enhance the precision of vehicle steering control and secure autonomous driving control technology that enables stable driving even in complex and diverse urban environments. By further advancing the linkage between operational data and vehicle components, the companies will work together to meet the performance standards required for the mass production and commercialization of autonomous vehicles.

They also plan to jointly promote and market their efforts, and to gradually expand the scope of cooperation by exploring new business opportunities related to autonomous driving in the future.

Jihyung Han, CEO of Autonomous A2Z, commented, "Autonomous driving is a representative convergence industry where close integration of software and vehicle components is essential. We will enhance the completeness of control technology and increase the feasibility of applying Level 4 autonomous vehicles to actual services."

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