Mercedes-Benz Partners with Volcano Engine in Areas of Large Models and Generative AI

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Published inAI News · 4 min read · Aug 13, 2024

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Mercedes-Benz (China) Investment Co., Ltd. has recently signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd., announcing plans to engage in in-depth cooperation and exploration in the fields of large models, generative artificial intelligence, and big data technologies. This strategic partnership signifies a further acceleration of Mercedes-Benz's digital innovation in China, aiming to enhance the intelligent cockpit experience through AI technology, bringing more convenient and personalized digital luxury experiences to Chinese customers.

Mercedes-Benz is continuously increasing its R&D investment in China, particularly in the field of intelligent connected vehicles, committed to providing customers with experiences that exceed expectations at "China speed." This collaboration will deepen cooperation with Chinese tech companies like Volcano Engine, leveraging Volcano Engine's technological prowess in cloud computing, large models, and artificial intelligence to jointly explore innovative possibilities in areas such as the intelligent cockpit.

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Previously, Mercedes-Benz had already collaborated with Volcano Engine in the application and development tools for in-car systems. In 2023, Mercedes-Benz introduced Volcano Entertainment into the intelligent cockpit system, launching it for the first time on the new long-wheelbase E-Class, providing customers with a rich in-car entertainment experience. According to the newly signed cooperation memorandum, both parties will expand their collaboration to include enhancing the network information retrieval capabilities and response speed of the intelligent cockpit system, expanding smart application scenarios, and accelerating the development speed of the intelligent cockpit.

Mercedes-Benz's China R&D team continues to upgrade the intelligent cockpit system, with the third-generation MBUX intelligent human-machine interaction system having been fully upgraded and installed in the new long-wheelbase E-Class, receiving high praise from customers for its quick response and strong comprehension capabilities. It is expected that this system will be gradually installed in more Mercedes-Benz main models.

Additionally, Mercedes-Benz plans to launch its self-developed architecture, MB.OS, in 2025, serving as the "central nervous system" for future Mercedes-Benz vehicles, enabling the decoupling of software and hardware, allowing vehicles to continuously learn and evolve. MB.OS will introduce a new generation of voice systems with ultra-fast wake-up, multi-zone recognition, and full-scenario interruption capabilities.

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