Based in Israel, Autotalks is a fabless semiconductor company that specialises in the development of V2X communications, providing automotive qualified dual-mode global V2X solutions compatible with multiple V2X standards that are designed to reduce collisions and improve mobility.
The acquisition of the company will, according to Qualcomm, help to accelerate the development and adoption of V2X solutions to improve traffic efficiency and help with driver and road user safety.
Production-ready and dual mode, Autotalks standalone safety solutions will be incorporated into Qualcomm’s expanding Snapdragon Digital Chassis product portfolio, a set of cloud-connected automotive platforms.
“We have been investing in V2X research, development and deployment since 2017 and believe that as the automotive market matures, a standalone V2X safety architecture will be needed for enhanced road user safety, as well as smart transportation systems,” said Nakul Duggal, senior vice president & GM, automotive, Qualcomm Technologies.
“It has been our mission to revolutionise safety for the transportation and automotive industry through our V2X solutions,” added Hagai Zyss, CEO of Autotalks. “We are confident that by combining our knowledge and expertise, we will not only deliver strong V2X products that will enhance transportation efficiency and safety for road users but will accelerate widespread adoption of V2X.”
