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Reportedly: Horizon Robotics Releases HSD V2.1 With End-to-End Reversing, iCAR V27 First in Line for OTA

Reported by Pandaily · not yet confirmed by the company or a second independent outlet. We update this page when it is.

REPORTED

Horizon Robotics released HSD V2.1, adding end-to-end reversing in all scenarios, with 43% more miles per intervention and 255% better interactive lane changes. iCAR V27 OTA starts October 8, Pandaily reported.

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What happened

Horizon Robotics' HSD V2.1 adds end-to-end reversing in all scenarios, with 43% more miles per intervention and 255% better interactive lane changes. iCAR V27 OTA starts October 8.

Technical significance

HSD V2.1 introduces end-to-end reversing across all scenarios, improving miles per intervention by 43% and interactive lane change performance by 255% compared to the previous version.

Industry impact

Automakers using Horizon Robotics' HSD platform gain improved autonomous driving capabilities, potentially reducing development costs and time-to-market for advanced features like end-to-end reversing.

Decision value

HSD V2.1 enhances Horizon Robotics' competitive position in the autonomous driving market by offering advanced features that may attract more automaker partnerships.

What to watch

The iCAR V27 OTA rollout on October 8 will provide real-world validation of HSD V2.1's performance. Monitoring user feedback and any subsequent updates from other automakers will indicate broader adoption.

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