New autonomous-driving module uses raw sensor data to enhance speed

The race to gain a foothold in the emerging autonomous vehicle market continues to attract more players. Mentor Graphics Embedded Systems Division is joining the game, introducing a system that captures raw sensor data and makes driving decisions.

Mentor's new platform captures and fuses raw data from radar, lidar, vision and other sensors, then decides whether to turn, brake or take other actions. The DRS360, unveiled at the SAE WCX17 in Detroit, is aimed primarily at SAE Level 5 autonomous vehicles, though it can also be used for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).