ADAS platform integrates NOA for scalable Level 2 automation

Valeo has extended its Smart Safety 360 (VSS360) platform with Highway Navigation on Autopilot (NOA), adding advanced driver assistance capabilities to a system designed for scalable deployment across vehicle segments. The solution combines sensor fusion, centralized processing, and cost-optimized architecture to support Level 2 automation within the automotive data ecosystem.

Centralized architecture reduces system complexity
VSS360 is based on a consolidated system design in which a smart front camera acts as the central compute unit for multiple ADAS functions. This approach reduces the need for separate electronic control units (ECUs), lowering hardware complexity and integration effort.

By minimizing distributed processing components, the platform supports more efficient system design and facilitates integration into existing vehicle architectures without major structural modifications.

Highway Navigation on Autopilot functionality
The integration of NOA extends the system’s capabilities beyond conventional adaptive cruise control. While standard ACC maintains speed and distance, NOA enables supervised autonomous driving along predefined navigation routes.

The system supports automated lane changes, highway merging and exiting, and dynamic speed adaptation based on map data and traffic conditions. These functions are designed to operate under driver supervision while maintaining compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Sensor fusion and full 360-degree perception
The platform achieves full 360° environmental awareness through a combination of front, surround, and rear cameras, complemented by radar sensors and ultrasonic systems. This sensor suite enables consistent perception across highway and expressway scenarios.

The fusion of multiple sensor inputs allows the system to detect and interpret surrounding traffic, road geometry, and dynamic obstacles, forming the basis for decision-making in automated driving functions.

Operational modules for highway driving
The NOA system is structured around key operational modules that collectively manage the full highway driving cycle. These include lane-keeping and adaptive following, automated ramp entry and exit, and lane-change execution based on real-time traffic evaluation.

Additional functions include intelligent speed control, which adjusts vehicle speed according to legal limits and road conditions, and obstacle handling capabilities that support safe navigation in temporary traffic scenarios such as construction zones.

Scalability and mass-market deployment
The platform is designed to enable broader adoption of Level 2 automation by reducing cost and complexity. By combining VSS360 with a dedicated parking control unit, manufacturers can implement a complete driver assistance system without relying on high-end hardware configurations.

This approach supports the transition of advanced ADAS features from premium segments to volume vehicles, aligning with increasing regulatory requirements and market expectations.

Integration within the digital supply chain
Valeo’s solution combines hardware, software, and engineering services within a unified platform, enabling manufacturers to streamline development and reduce time-to-market. The modular architecture allows scaling from basic safety functions to advanced automation features.

By integrating centralized processing, sensor fusion, and automated driving functions, VSS360 contributes to the evolution of ADAS platforms within the digital supply chain, supporting consistent deployment across global vehicle programs.

Edited by Maria Brueva, Induportals editor – adapted by AI.

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