Volvo’s latest safety innovation relies on new AI technique

Volvo is demonstrating how a mathematical technique called Gaussian splatting can help distill high-fidelity, life-like images used in simulation that trains automated-driving technology. (VOLVO CARS). — Volvo is demonstrating how a mathematical technique called Gaussian splatting can capture lifelike clarity from high-fidelity images. The AI-enabled technique breaks the images down into thousands of permutations in a simulation to help train automated driving technology, so instead of learning from one image, researchers learn from thousands. (VOLVO CARS)

March 19, 2025 07:00 AM

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Volvo Cars’ first big foray into enhancing safety came with its invention of the three-point seat belt in the late 1950s. The next one revolves around artificial intelligence.

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