Software-Defined Vehicles Advance: Qualcomm and Valeo Expand ADAS and Automated Driving Collaboration

Qualcomm and Valeo announced an expanded collaboration to deliver Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated Driving (AD) solutions for automakers worldwide, unveiled at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. The partnership builds on their long-standing work in automotive technology, integrating Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Ride Pilot solutions, including Snapdragon Ride System-on-Chips (SoCs) and ADAS/AD software stack, with Valeo’s hardware and software expertise in automatic parking algorithms, sensors, electronic control units (ECUs), integration, and validation.

The pre-integrated ADAS/AD platform supports hands-off driving, automated parking, driver and occupant monitoring, and NCAP 5-star safety features. It combines production-ready sensors, a compute unit, and middleware software designed for functional safety and cybersecurity. The scalable system accommodates various hardware configurations, from entry-level setups to high-performance centralized compute for Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). It enables the integration of ADAS and In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) into a single unit powered by a Snapdragon Ride Flex SoC, aiming to reduce system complexity and accelerate time-to-market.

The joint solution, available globally through Qualcomm and Valeo, supports automakers in streamlining vehicle-level implementation. The collaboration leverages pr...