Mobileye has revealed that a major U.S.-based automaker has chosen its latest EyeQ6H system-on-chip to power next-generation advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including hands-free driving capabilities on select highways. The technology is expected to be rolled out across millions of vehicles worldwide in the coming years. Mobileye estimates it will supply roughly nine million EyeQ6H chips to the automaker as part of the long-term agreement.
Under the partnership, the automaker plans to make Mobileye’s Surround ADAS a standard feature on a wide range of its mainstream and premium models. These vehicles will be built on software-defined vehicle architectures, allowing features to be upgraded and enhanced over time through software. Mobileye says its Surround platform represents a significant step forward from earlier hands-free, eyes-on driving systems, offering lower costs and greater efficiency by consolidating multiple driving functions and software components onto a single electronic control unit (ECU) and chip.
This level of integration is increasingly important as automakers shift toward software-defined vehicles, where centralized computing replaces the traditional approach of using numerous dedicated ECUs. By using the EyeQ6H as a central processor, automakers can simplify vehicle architecture while improving performance and scalability.
Mobileye President and CEO Professor Amnon Shashua said the decision highlights the company’s goal of making advanced safety and driving technologies more accessible. He noted that the EyeQ6H enables automakers to deliver more capable systems with expanded functionality and flexibility, while also reducing overall system costs for manufacturers and consumers alike.
Mobileye Surround ADAS is a software-driven suite of safety and convenience features designed to operate in specific driving environments and conditions. The system builds on more than 20 years of Mobileye’s experience in automated driving technology. Leveraging recent advances in artificial intelligence, a single EyeQ6H chip can process data from up to 11 cameras as well as multiple radar sensors. This allows the system to combine computer vision, sensor fusion and Mobileye’s Road Experience Management (REM) crowdsourced mapping data in real time.
A typical Surround ADAS configuration includes a high-resolution forward-facing camera, four corner cameras commonly used for parking assistance, and several radar sensors. Together, these components enable hands-free, eyes-on driving in approved areas at speeds of up to 130 kilometers per hour. The system supports features such as automated lane changes, traffic jam assist on highways and protection against sudden cut-ins by other vehicles.
Beyond convenience, the platform is also designed to enhance overall road safety. It includes advanced blind-spot detection, improved pedestrian recognition, evasive maneuver assistance and integrated driver monitoring, all managed directly by the EyeQ system. Optional features such as automated parking can also be added.
A critical element supporting hands-free driving is Mobileye’s REM crowdsourced mapping technology. REM data currently covers nearly all highways and major arterial roads in the United States and Europe, as well as more than 90 percent of roads in key Asian markets. More than eight million vehicles from 18 brands and 50 models contribute anonymized data globally. The high computing capability of the EyeQ6H also enables over-the-air software updates for future features and incorporates strong cybersecurity protections to safeguard vehicle systems.
