Astemo Sustainability Stories
Providing safety and freedom of movement for the world through SDVs
Development of advanced AD/ADAS [SDV Solution Business Unit/Astemo Cypremos, Ltd.]
- SDV
- Cross-domain
- ADAS
Responding to the once-in-a-century transformation in the automotive industry
As the automotive industry shifts toward SDVs, where vehicle functions and performance are determined primarily by software, the Astemo Group views this transformation as an opportunity and is taking on the challenge of creating new value. By leveraging our long-standing expertise in automotive parts and system development and effectively integrating software, we are advancing the provision of enhanced performance and flexible functions that meet diverse needs, contributing to the realization of a society where people enjoy safe and unrestricted mobility.
Astemo’s solutions
Harnessing the full potential of AI to create entirely new value
In SDVs, multiple ECUs that were previously distributed throughout the vehicle are being consolidated into a centralized, highperformance computing platform. Integrating various automotive components, including ECUs developed and manufactured by the Astemo Group, across domains, enables more advanced and complex vehicle control. In the course of this development, we leverage AI to maximize development efficiency and deliver new functions and value for more sophisticated AD/ADAS. We are also working to build a development environment that aggregates data collected from vehicles operating in society and uses it to improve and enhance software in a data-driven manner.
Impact
Financial impact Continuing existing businesses and expanding new businesses
Alongside ECU products for ICE/HEV vehicles, which are projected to account for 70% of the global market by 2030, we aim to expand our AD/ADAS products as well as our Internet of vehicles (IoV) platform business, targeting an approximately 30% increase in the share of SDV-related product revenue compared to FY2024.
Value provided to society Promoting “safe” and “freedom” for mobility
We aim to lead the industry with a software development environment that leverages automation and generative AI, while drawing on our accumulated system expertise to quickly deliver unprecedented new functions, contributing to a mobility society that is safer, offers greater freedom of movement, and is more environmentally friendly.
Employee messages
Mobility System Design Group
Passion for development Aiming to enhance ADAS performance using AI
I currently work in the Driving System Design Department, focusing on research and development for ADAS that leverage AI. Previously, algorithms were manually developed and implemented on individual CPU cores for each ADAS function. By using AI to integrate multiple functions, we can reduce development effort and the number of cores required, which also helps lower power consumption. Additionally, AI enables us to expand the application range of LKAS*1 and ACC*2, providing further value by reducing driver fatigue and stress.
In my role overseeing development projects, I take great satisfaction in supporting team members, helping them engage actively in their work while continuing to grow as engineers.
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Lane Keeping Assist System
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Looking toward the future Transitioning to a software-centric development system
Our department’s goal is to provide ADAS solutions that balance quality and development efficiency while enhancing scalability through standardization. Developing peripheral technologies that support high intelligence is also a key objective. Maintaining the traditional hardware-dependent development process limits flexibility and increases the workload required for customer-specific customization. We continue advancing the transition to a software-centric development system, leveraging software technologies as a database of assets to achieve our objectives. In addition, as an AI instructor, I support the improvement of AI skills across the department, contributing to Astemo’s vision of a sustainable mobility society.
Together with colleagues who bring deep expertise and a collaborative spirit, we strive to create a safer and more comfortable mobility society through the development of innovative solutions.
Astemo Cypremos, Ltd.
Background of the new company establishment Maximizing cloud technologies in the Out-Car domain
Achieving a sustainable society—through CO2 reduction, zero traffic accidents, and ensuring safe mobility in an aging society—requires transforming conventional automotive development and operations using digital technologies. To lead this transformation, Astemo Cypremos was established as a new entity equipped not only with highly skilled IT talent and a fast decision-making framework but also with a corporate culture that embraces the mindset necessary for innovation.
While Astemo has long cultivated expertise and processes in the In-Car domain, with a strong reputation for reliable manufacturing, the new company is now planning and building the engineering cloud, a development and verification environment for the IoV platform in the Out-Car domain. By designing and verifying various automotive systems and updating software on the cloud, it can shorten development lead times, reduce resources such as parts for verification, respond flexibly to regulations and other societal needs, and extend product lifetimes. In particular, the ability to safely test scenarios that are difficult to reproduce in real-world conditions, such as collision avoidance or emergency maneuvers, offers significant advantages for automotive software development.
Looking toward the future Plans to expand into broader mobility and energy domains
Going forward, we plan to further develop the platform and provide verification services in a digital environment that encompasses not only automobiles but also broader mobility and energy domains. By improving the efficiency of energy use across society and addressing various mobility-related challenges, we can further enhance quality of life. Personally, I aim to develop software businesses in the SDV and energy domains with a human-centered perspective, delivering intuitive experiences and a sense of reassurance to users.
Even as technology continues to evolve and grow in complexity, my goal is to maintain a user-focused approach and contribute to building a sustainable and safe mobility and energy society.