· Ford will work with three startups to focus on autonomous driving and car networking
According to the US media "Detroit News" reported on September 8, Ford announced on Thursday that it will cooperate with three startups that provide technical products for self-driving cars and connected cars. Vacuum Test System,Vacuum Detection Machine,Vacuum Inspection Machine,Tin Can Vacuum Test System Zhoushan willman machinery technology Co.,Ltd , https://www.zhoushanwillman.com
The three companies are Spatial, HAAS Alert and Cargo, not Detroit local companies, but have worked and studied in Detroit through the Technology Star program for the past three months. Each company continued to operate the company while receiving $120,000 in funds and expert guidance.
Based in Cincinnati, Spatial provides a layer of embedded “social intelligence layer†for GPS maps that identifies areas suitable for specific activities, such as dining and nightlife. HAAS Alert, a Chicago-based notification platform, alerts car owners when an emergency vehicle approaches nearby. Cargo, from New York, is an in-vehicle department store that offers snacks and other items to owners who share a car.
Ford Global Technology CEO Bill Coughlin said, "Ford is a world-renowned company with rich experience and strong influence. These startups are full of vitality, inspiration and innovation. The combination of the two is endless." .
Although it is not yet known when the technology of these companies will be used for Ford, executives say they will work with Ford to improve their capabilities. As part of the collaborative effort, HAAS Alert and Spatial will move part of their company's business to downtown Detroit, which is closer to Ford.
Spatial's CEO, Ledden Foster, said, "We are confident that we have joined the technology star, but we are still looking for better and more influential uses for our technology. Without a doubt, if Ford's managers don't have a long-term perspective Our vision, we will not come here."
HAAS Alert plans to launch a pilot program in downtown Detroit to provide car owners with information on emergency vehicles. The company's CEO and co-founder Corey said, "Working with Ford gives us access to critical automotive applications, and our data can help mobile phones and autonomous vehicles to communicate mobilely."