Autotalks from Kfar Neter, a world leader in the development of V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication solutions, and Cohda Wireless, a world leader in technologies for connected vehicles, announced a collaboration in the development of the world’s first V2X chipset with full software implementation. The chip, called TEKTON3, is Autotox’s third generation product.
Autotox was the first company to develop V2X chips that are currently used by the world’s largest car manufacturers. In 2018 Autotox was the first to offer a V2X solution that combined DSRC and C-V2X communication technologies in one chip.
Autotox chose Cohda as the supplier of the software system for the world’s most advanced V2X solution, based on Cohda’s experience and market position. Cohda’s software system is the first in the world to be deployed and the only one to be installed on two vehicle platforms.
As part of the collaboration, Autotox’s TEKTON3 chips will run Cohda’s complete V2X software system. The built-in software will allow Tier1 companies and automotive manufacturers (OEMs) to integrate the V2X solution more easily, while reducing the costs associated with development and testing. Tier1 companies and manufacturers will benefit from the fact that one company – Autotox – will be responsible for the full functionality of the V2X solution, while today the responsibility is divided between a large number of hardware and software suppliers. As a result of the cheaper and simpler integration, drivers and pedestrians on the roads will be protected by better life-saving V2X capabilities at an earlier stage.
Since TEKTON3 chipsets run all V2X software there is no need for an external processor and software integration. This fact provides a maximum level of security, since the V2X hardware and software are separated from all functionality that is not related to safety and from all wireless links, primarily cellular modems. In this way, TEKTON3 chips are directly linked to ADAS (Advanced Driving Assistance Systems), simplifying the use of V2X data. Another significant advantage that lies in the integration of software in TEKTON3 is the ability of the solution to process the data from all nearby road users, while maintaining the efficiency of power consumption. In addition, the solution allows working in high temperature environments.
TEKTON3 chipsets are the world’s first V2X chipsets with embedded software that support C-V2X communication in 5G networks for Day 2 scenarios. Day 1 applications of V2X provide life-saving alerts about various road conditions. Day 2 V2X applications can share sensor data between different vehicles and enable the automatic execution of critical life-saving actions on the road such as braking the vehicle before a collision.
Hagai Ziss, Autotox CEO: “TEKTON3 is a revolutionary V2X solution that solves the most significant pain points of Tier1 companies and OEM manufacturers by reducing development efforts and reducing costs. We are happy and proud to partner with Cohda, which is the leading and most experienced software provider for V2X chips. The combination between Autotox’s innovative chipset and Cohda’s excellent software allowed TEKTON3 to be a complete turnkey solution for V2X.”
Autotox helps reduce traffic accidents and improve traffic flow through chip arrays. Autotox’s V2X chip is the only in-vehicle sensor capable of providing information about hidden vehicles or other road users, even in harsh weather or poor lighting conditions. The technology significantly improves overall road safety by connecting conventional vehicles, autonomous cars, motorcycles and pedestrians. During 2021, Autotox doubled the number of OEMs it works with to six manufacturers, and doubled its order backlog to 200 million dollars. Autotox has raised more than 150 million dollars since its inception. The company employs about 120 people in Israel, Japan, Korea, Germany and France, and is currently recruiting more employees.