The automotive industry is amid a transformative era, and at the forefront of this evolution is HERE Technologies (HERE), the leading location data and technology company. With a suite of pioneering solutions, HERE has won three awards in the 2024 Just Auto Excellence Awards, in the Innovation, Safety, and Product Launch categories.

The Just Auto Excellence Awards celebrate the greatest achievements and innovations in the automotive industry. Powered by GlobalData’s business intelligence, the Awards recognize the people and companies that are driving change in the industry. 

HERE won the Innovation Award for its groundbreaking HERE Automated Driving Zones software that help define critical parameters for safely operating autonomous vehicles; the Safety Award for leveraging geospatial data to enhance the reliability and precision of automated driving systems; and the Product Launches Award for its strategic introduction of data solutions that significantly impact automated driving capabilities and EV infrastructure.

Pioneering innovation in autonomous technology 

Automated Driving Zones by HERE

HERE Technologies has shaped the deployment of autonomous driving with its Automated Driving Zones, a cloud-based application that precisely delineates safe operational conditions for hands-off and eyes-off automated driving . The company’s ability to produce and integrate high-definition maps, road alerts and real-time traffic information has significantly elevated the functionality and safety of automated driving systems.

The award is a testament to HERE’s ability to develop a system that not only defines safe driving conditions but also customizes these conditions to the unique demands of different autonomous vehicles. The integration of industry-leading high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) map content with autonomous driving functionalities has resulted in unprecedented precision in Operational Design Domains (ODDs). Furthermore, HERE’s commitment to incorporating real-time traffic information and road alerts has been instrumental in enhancing the proactive management and safety of autonomous driving systems. The HERE Automated Driving Zones software empowers HERE customers to define the operating conditions for the safe activation of their AD systems, which can be unique for each vehicle type and each AD functionality.

Advancing safety through geospatial data 

In the domain of vehicle safety, HERE has made significant strides by leveraging geospatial data to support the secure operation of automated driving systems.

HERE’s technology ensures that automated driving systems are activated only within rigorously defined safe operating conditions, setting a benchmark for passenger safety. By restricting automated driving to areas deemed safe based on contextual road information, HERE has played a crucial role in reducing the potential for on-road incidents. The company’s dedication to creating customizable ODDs for various vehicle types underscores its commitment to vehicle-specific safety solutions. The rigorous multi-stage editing and reviewing processes that HERE employs to validate automated driving zones further emphasize the importance of geospatial data accuracy in maintaining safety standards.

As the ODD is safety-critical, customers can rely on HERE’s high-quality maps to define their automated driving zones, ensuring increased passenger safety and limiting liability by reducing the number of incidents and thus providing a resilient and engaging experience for drivers.

Leading product launches with data solutions 

HERE EV Charge Point Prediction service

HERE’s strategic deployment of innovative data solutions has made a significant mark on the automotive market’s evolution toward connected, electric and automated vehicle systems.

The successful deployment of HERE Automated Driving Zones has become an integral component in the development and production of automated driving capabilities for global automakers. The announcement of the HERE EV Charge Point Predictions service has notably enhanced the EV infrastructure ecosystem by providing drivers with predictive insights into charge point availability, helping to prevent range anxiety and supporting the efforts of automakers to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles.

This service, which is being actively tested by automakers, leverages GPS probes, vehicle sensor data, and correlated historical time/day, weather, and traffic pattern data and utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to offer greater visibility into the availability of a charge point by the time drivers arrive for their charge.

HERE Technologies’ achievements reflect its deep-rooted commitment to driving progress in the automotive industry. The company’s pioneering work in autonomous technology, its strategic use of geospatial data for safety, and its impactful product launches in data solutions set it apart as a leader in automotive excellence. 

Company Profile 

HERE company logo

HERE has been a pioneer in mapping and location technology for almost 40 years. Today, HERE’s location platform is recognized as the most complete in the industry, powering location-based products, services and custom maps for organizations and enterprises across the globe. From autonomous driving and seamless logistics to new mobility experiences, HERE allows its partners and customers to innovate while retaining control over their data and safeguarding privacy. Find out how HERE is moving the world forward at here.com

Contact Details 

Dr. Sebastian Kurme

Corporate Communications

sebastian.kurme@here.com

Links 

Website: https://www.here.com/ 

Automated Driving: https://www.here.com/solutions/automated-driving

EV Routing and Charging Optimization: https://www.here.com/solutions/ev-routing-charging-optimization 

HERE360 blog: https://www.here.com/learn/blogv