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Chapter 595 Commencement of DAS

ADAS function?
Ramsey thought for a moment, then said, "Mr. Zhou can regard the ADAS system as the initial form of fully automatic driving. Simply put, cars equipped with this system can already partially realize automatic driving, but the automatic driving The degree is not high, and many operations still require the cooperation of man and machine to complete.”

Although Ramsey did not elaborate on the specific functions of the ADAS system, Zhou Fei is already looking forward to this answer. If this system can be successfully developed, then in the next stage, it will be possible to move towards fully automatic driving!
"Is the development of this system difficult? How long will it take to test?" Zhou Fei continued to ask.

"Because the structure is very similar to that of the DAS system, it is not too difficult to develop, as long as the modules are integrated together, and I will be able to complete all the development work by the end of this year at the latest." Ramsey replied.

Compared with the DAS system, the ADAS system will use more sensors. These sensors can collect environmental data inside and outside the vehicle at a time, and carry out technical processing such as identification, detection and tracking of static and dynamic objects, so as to enable The driver detects the possible danger in the fastest time, and makes corresponding judgment and response quickly.

A complete ADAS system will be composed of more than a dozen system modules, including navigation and real-time traffic system TMC, electronic police system ISA, driver fatigue detection, traffic sign recognition and other functions that DAS systems do not have.

"According to your description, can the ADAS system be regarded as a collection of algorithm modules such as the DAS system and visual computing?" Zhou Fei stared at the computer screen, scrolling down, and asked on a whim.

"In fact, this is the truth. It is precisely because of the integration of image scanning and recognition technologies such as visual computing that I call it the initial stage of autonomous driving. In theory, the ADAS system is not an innovative work, but two systems. It’s just a combination.” Ramsey nodded.

"So, the next stage of autonomous driving is mainly on the ADAS system?" Zhou Fei continued to ask.Before coming, Ramsey said that he would report to Zhou Fei on the progress of the autopilot work, presumably it should be about the ADAS system.

"The research and development of the ADAS system is one aspect of the work. On the other hand, I have to work hard on the high-definition electronic map so that the vehicle can remember the road conditions by itself. Otherwise, the test track at the R&D center will be built in vain."

After Zhou Fei finished reading the information on Ramsey's computer, he immediately put down the mouse, raised his head and said, "The more I study in the future, the more I don't understand technically, so any technical issues involved , I support you unconditionally, if I say that as long as the result is not the process, it may sound irresponsible, but I hope you can understand, this is a way of expressing my trust in you."

Zhou Fei's ability can only be limited to car design. The development of the four modernizations of cars still needs to rely on more talents. Zhou Fei can only play a leading role.

"I understand what Mr. Zhou means. Please rest assured Mr. Zhou. Your ideal is also my ideal. I also hope to realize automatic driving earlier." Ramsey looked at Zhou Fei and replied sincerely within 10 minutes.

After understanding the relevant content of the ADAS system, Zhou Fei, under the leadership of Ramsey, listened to the research progress of other Human projects.

Since Feichi Group acquired Human, it has invested nearly [-] million U.S. dollars in the company, and the R&D center alone has spent [-] million U.S. dollars!

However, the return on these investments is quite generous. Leaving aside the research results such as DAS system and ADAS system, the valuation of Human by the capital market has reached 30 billion U.S. dollars, which is higher than when Zhou Fei bought them. Thirty times!
As long as Ramsey and the others are given sufficient time and financial support, Zhou Fei believes that Human will definitely grow into a unicorn in the field of autonomous driving, which will become another breakthrough point for Mercedes-Benz Group to go public as a whole.

After staying here in Silicon Valley for three days, Zhou Fei took Ramsay and left here. Before returning to China, Zhou Fei also stopped by Munich to learn about the construction progress of the factory there.

After more than half a year of hard work, the main part of Tesla's overseas factory in Munich has been built, and the supporting buildings for the workshop are currently under construction. At the same time, the installation of the production line in the workshop has also been carried out simultaneously. The team came to guide.

According to the current progress, around October this year, the factory in Munich will be officially put into operation.

After finishing the work here, Zhou Fei and Ramsey took the flight back to China. The next step is to implement the production of the DAS system as soon as possible.

The headquarters of Feichi Automotive Electronics is also in Gusu. According to Zhou Fei’s request, the automotive electronics side also held a meeting immediately, and Zhou Fei announced that the production of the DAS system will be prepared as the most important project of automotive electronics in the future. .

At the same time, Ramsey also introduced the specific composition of the DAS system in detail at the meeting for reference by various departments.

"From next year, I hope to open up the option of DAS system on all electric vehicle brands under the Group, so the production project of DAS system is the key to the competitiveness of the company's products next year. After a comprehensive analysis of the conditions, we are fully capable of independently producing DAS systems, so I won’t say anything redundant, please take practical actions.”

At the end of the meeting, Zhou Fei emphasized again.

After the emergency meeting ended, Zhou Fei and Ramsey, accompanied by relevant persons in charge, conducted an on-site inspection of the hardware facilities of automotive electronics. With a whole new understanding.

Originally thought that the Mercedes-Benz Group was only the king in the field of vehicle manufacturing, but now Ramsey discovered that in the field of automotive electronics, the Mercedes-Benz Group is also the absolute overlord!

At present, some of the most important automotive electronics in the world, including ABS system, ESP system, etc., Feichi Automotive Electronics can be said to occupy more than 70.00% of the market share!
It is no exaggeration to say that the three major subsidiaries of the group, Mercedes-Benz Automotive, Mercedes-Benz Automotive Electronics, and Mercedes-Benz Auto Parts, are all at the level of the world's top [-] companies!
This is the strength of Mercedes-Benz Group, the world's largest automaker!
"I have backed up all the relevant information required for the DAS system to be put into production. As for the production process, they can only be analyzed in detail by their craftsmen. If there are any technical problems in the future, Mr. Zhou can let them know at any time. contact me."

After the field trip, Ramsey told Zhou Fei that because Human's work was tight, Ramsey had to go back tonight.

"Okay, I see. After dinner, I'll take you to the airport." Zhou Fei nodded. He also knew Ramsey's intentions, so he didn't keep him.

The tighter Ramsey grasps the time now, the sooner the automatic driving will be realized. Zhou Fei also hopes that this day will come sooner.

(End of this chapter)