BlackBerry software to be used in Baidu’s self-driving platform
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BlackBerry said on Wednesday it will collaborate with Chinese internet search firm Baidu Inc to tap the fast-growing autonomous vehicle market.
BlackBerry, which has developed software QNX Hypervisor 2.0 to run complex computer systems in vehicles, said Baidu will use its software for its self-driving open platform, Apollo.
“By integrating the BlackBerry QNX OS with the Apollo platform, we will enable carmakers to leap from prototype to production systems,” said Li Zhenyu, general manager of Baidu’s intelligent driving division.
The automotive industry is one of the fastest-growing segments of the technology market, as automakers race to add more features toward building self-driving cars.
As part of the agreement, BlackBerry and Baidu will also integrate Baidu’s smartphone integration software for connected cars and its AI system to run on the BlackBerry QNX Platform, the Canadian software maker said.
U.S.-listed shares of BlackBerry were up 4 percent at $12.50 in premarket trade.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary purpose of this collaboration between BlackBerry and Baidu?
What is the primary purpose of this collaboration between BlackBerry and Baidu?
BlackBerry and Baidu are collaborating to integrate BlackBerry's QNX software into Baidu's self-driving platform, Apollo. This aims to help car manufacturers move autonomous vehicle systems from prototypes into production more quickly.
Q.What specific software from BlackBerry is Baidu using for its self-driving platform?
What specific software from BlackBerry is Baidu using for its self-driving platform?
Baidu will be using BlackBerry's QNX Hypervisor 2.0 software for its Apollo self-driving open platform. This software is designed to run complex computer systems found in modern vehicles.
Q.Beyond the self-driving platform, what other integration is planned between the two companies?
Beyond the self-driving platform, what other integration is planned between the two companies?
As part of the agreement, Baidu’s smartphone integration software for connected cars and its AI system will be integrated to run on the BlackBerry QNX Platform. This broadens the scope of their technological cooperation.
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