Baidu partners with Geely to develop intelligent vehicle solutions

Onstage at Baidu Create, Baidu’s Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO, Robin Li, and Li Shufu, Chairman of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, announced their strategic partnership and gave a live demonstration of integrated applications of vehicle-to-home technologies.

Under the new partnership, Geely cars, beginning with the Geely Boyue Pro, will be equipped with the GKUI19 connected vehicle solution powered by Baidu's DuerOS for Apollo.

“Major historic progress in the field of mobility flows from advancements in cutting-edge technology in the transportation industry. Geely's long history of technological focus has fast-tracked the carmaker as an innovative force in China's automotive industry and a trendsetter in the era of intelligent vehicles. Baidu and Geely's strategic partnership will empower AI to create more spontaneous and convenient interactions between humans and vehicles. It will also accelerate the intelligent transformation of the mobility industry, supporting China in its transformation to become a leader in the age of smart mobility,” said Robin Li.

“China is at the forefront of smart vehicle technology innovation, delivering safe, convenient, and rewarding mobility experiences to consumers. As China's top AI company and a pioneer driving the smart transformation of the industry, Baidu has the world's leading AI capabilities with extensive and unparalleled expertise in smart driving technology,” said Geely's Li Shufu. “Through strategic partnerships and the synergy of resources, we are committed to taking the industry's technology crown, and collaborating to create a futuristic smart mobility ecosystem and a brand-new value experience for customers to enjoy.”

Providing a major boost to the intelligent transformation of the auto industry in China, the new alliance between Baidu and Geely aims to accelerate the popularisation of smart vehicles in China and help shape the future of smart mobility globally.