General Motors has announced that its “Ultra Cruise” driver assistance feature will be powered by three chips from Qualcomm that will provide computing power for GM’s all-electric flagship sedan, Celestiq.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GM will provide the software to make the feature work, while Qualcomm will supply key chips, including two processor chips and a chip designed to speed up certain functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ultra Cruise feature will allow hands-free driving on both surface roads and freeways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jason Ditman, Ultra Cruise’s chief engineer, said of the feature: ‘It’s a supervised system, so you still have to pay attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But essentially what we’re doing is giving the driver a hands-free experience in a much larger domain.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The deal means GM will be the first automaker to use Qualcomm’s “Snapdragon Ride” chips for self-driving features.<\/p>\n\n\n