Taiwan Shifts Gears into Smart Car Software Revolution

As the global vehicle industry shifts towards software-based development, Taiwan is poised to play a pivotal role in the burgeoning smart software-defined vehicle (SDV) sector. This is largely due to Taiwan's robust integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor industries, combined with extensive driving context data.

Modern vehicles now prioritize fuel and power optimization while incorporating active safety features and AI technology to enhance driving safety. The future of automotive control is transitioning from hardware-centric to software-centric systems, focusing on DCU and ZCU. This shift, known as the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) model, allows smart vehicles to develop versatile applications similar to smartphones.

Advancements in AI recognition software, integrated with automotive sensor modules, are key to next-generation intelligent driving safety products. These systems significantly improve the detection of objects related to vehicle and pedestrian safety. Supported by the Department of Industrial Technology, Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Institute for Information Industry (III) has spearheaded the development of the "Formosa Dataset" for smart driving and autotronics. This comprehensive AI database encompasses over 100,000 kilometers of driving data from across Taiwan, featuring various AI sensing data types including images, radar, LiDAR, and thermal imaging.

Additionally, III is pioneering DriveGPT Intelligent Driving Perception Technology, leveraging the multimodal big data of the Formosa Dataset. This technology aims to generate previously hard-to-collect dangerous driving and crash data, enhancing sensing capabilities and enabling intelligent judgments and decisions. DriveGPT promises to improve driving safety and adaptability, marking a significant step forward in the intelligent driving and autotronics industry.