Bendix, Aeva team on CV active safety systems

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC announced an agreement with Aeva, a provider of next-generation sensing and perception systems, to develop an active safety solution. It is said to be one of the industry’s first 4D LiDAR-based programs targeting commercial vehicle active safety applications.

The program will integrate Aeva’s perception platform of 4D LiDAR sensors and perception software into Bendix’s future active safety and collision mitigation solutions for Class 8 mass-production trucks. Bendix noted that its Fusion advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) provides a scalable path to deploy advanced LiDAR-based sensing capabilities in high-volume production vehicles.

The development program underscores a broader industry shift toward the use of LiDAR for higher levels of autonomy, the announcement stated, as well as for ADAS where enhanced perception can help improve safety performance.

“We’re excited to expand our work with Aeva through this program as we continue advancing safety technologies for commercial vehicle fleets,” said Mike Tober, chief technology officer at Bendix. “Aeva’s 4D LiDAR provides capabilities that can improve system performance in critical driving scenarios, helping support the next generation of collision mitigation solutions that perform more effectively across a wider range of real-world operating conditions.”

“This program represents an important milestone in our collaboration with Bendix and a significant step toward mass production of a first-of-its-kind LiDAR-based driver assistance solution for commercial vehicles,” said Mina Rezk, co-founder and chief technology officer at Aeva. “By combining Aeva’s 4D LiDAR with Bendix’s industry-leading safety platform, we are positioned to deliver next-generation LiDAR-based solutions that enhance safety and performance for commercial vehicle fleets at scale.”