Stellantis N.V. has announced the acquisition of the artificial intelligence framework, machine learning models, intellectual property rights, and patents of CloudMade, a developer of smart and innovative big data-driven automotive solutions.
The acquisition (as an asset deal) will support the mid-term development of STLA SmartCockpit and reinforce Stellantis’ software strategy outlined in Dare Forward 2030. And the AI-powered framework created by CloudMade, with integrated graphical interfaces, is the industry-leading cloud and software development kit for collecting and analyzing automotive data sets and has been the reference point to transform the in-car and mobility user experience throughout the past decade.
As part of the acquisition, 44 engineers and software developers from CloudMade, who are focused on developing AI technology, will be joining Stellantis.
CloudMade’s framework architecture maximizes data value using three learning approaches: personalized learning, which predicts an individual’s behavior in a particular context; fleet learning, using sensor data across devices to detect and share real-world features; and cohort learning, combining real-world data with data from clustered groups of people distinguished by attributes.
Plus, CloudMade’s software technology will support Stellantis’ strategy to develop intelligent mobility products and enhance the overall customer experience with personalized features that will make their drive safer, their life easier and their trip exciting.
Through this acquisition, Stellantis can develop end-to-end and fully owned navigation features and enhance data privacy since the data for training the models will be managed internally, reducing risks of possible exposure; and introduce development kits for making custom models for its software developers.
KEY QUOTES:
“The acquisition of CloudMade’s pioneering AI capabilities will accelerate our development journey on STLA SmartCockpit and help us deliver our Dare Forward 2030 goals. Thanks to this adaptable technology and leveraging our growing connected car parc, we will create intelligent mobility solutions faster and with more flexibility, to delight our customers with in-vehicle and mobile experience personalization.”
– Yves Bonnefont, Stellantis Chief Software Officer
“CloudMade is extremely pleased with this transaction. The team is excited to deepen their working relationship with Stellantis to bring new features to the vehicle’s cockpit.”
– Jim Brown, founder and CTO of CloudMade
