Qualcomm, MapmyIndia collaborate for developing automotive solutions

Qualcomm Technologies and MapmyIndia have announced a collaboration for automotive connectivity solutions. The partnership, unveiled on Friday, aims to develop advanced technologies for domestic and global automotive markets, spanning two- and four-wheeler segments. 

The collaboration will leverage Qualcomm Technologies' Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions and MapmyIndia's industry expertise to deliver advanced telematics and connected services. This will enable automakers to integrate high-quality, cost-effective connectivity solutions into their vehicles, catering especially to mid- and low-tier markets.

According to the statement, MapmyIndia will utilise Qualcomm's Snapdragon Auto Connectivity Platform to create telematics solutions specifically designed for Indian automakers. These solutions aim to enhance safety, convenience, and affordability for the mass market.

Under the partnership, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Car-to-Cloud Services will be integrated with MapmyIndia’s MAPPLS automotive services. This integration will establish a software-defined vehicle framework, enabling seamless connectivity across two-wheelers, four-wheelers, and commercial vehicles. The unified platform will provide a common interface for managing devices, data, maps, navigation, and services.

The new solution will allow MapmyIndia to scale and customise its offerings, introducing necessary applications and APIs to enhance end-to-end service delivery. This approach ensures that each user benefits from tailored, high-quality interactions, meeting their specific needs and preferences.

Earlier this month, Qualcomm Technologies partnered with Tata Elxsi to drive advancements in Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) development. The collaboration combines Qualcomm's Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions with Tata Elxsi's expertise to enable cloud-native application development for the automotive industry.

The partnership will centre on developing virtual electronic control unit (ECU) platforms powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon virtual system-on-chips (VSoCs). These platforms are designed to support automakers and Tier-1 suppliers across passenger, commercial, and off-highway vehicle sectors.