A new awards programe has launched this year, to recognise innovations that are shaping the future of advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous vehicles. Named the AVVIs (the awards are organised by ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International magazine), the ceremony will take place on Wednesday at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo in Stuttgart.
A shortlist of nominated innovations in eight categories launched during the last 18 months has been by a judging panel (see below), with the winners decided by the magazine’s readership.
The shortlisted innovations:
Vehicle deployment of the Year
This category recognises standout vehicle deployments that successfully integrate ADAS or autonomous technology.
- Waymo (200,000 paid rides a week)
- WeRide (driverless permits across five countries: China, UAE, Singapore, France & USA)
- BMW Highway Assistant/Personal Pilot L3 (first OEM to receive approval for an ADAS system combining Level 2 and Level 3 assistance in the same vehicle)
- Kodiak &Atlas Energy (first successful commercial L4 operation with no human safety driver)
- Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot (2024 update allows hands-free driving at speeds of up to 95km/h on German motorways)
Safety innovation of the Year
This category recognises technologies or systems designed to improve safety and reduce risks.
- Valeo & Teledyne FLIR (first Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) B thermal imaging technology for night vision ADAS)
- HAAS Alert Safety Cloud (collision prevention system)
- VW Emergency Assist (driver attention monitoring)
- ZF Multi Stage Load Limiter (adaptive seat belt system)
Collaboration of the Year
This category recognises successful partnerships between companies that have led to a breakthrough in ADAS or autonomous technology.
- BMW & Stellantis (STLA Autodrive L3 autonomous driving system)
Rivian & VW (US$5.8 billion joint venture) - ASAM Open X (open, flexible, transparent, and collaborative simulation standards)
- RAVE Checklist (Recommendations for Overcoming Challenges in Retrospective Safety Studies of Automated Driving Systems)
In-cabin Innovation of the Year
This category recognises technologies that enhance driver/passenger experience, comfort or safety.
- NOVELIC Automotive In-cabin Monitoring (ACAM)
- SmartEye Sheila (AI co-driver)
- AVS Scaner Human Factors (driver behaviour simulation)
Engineering Team of the Year
This category recognises exceptional engineering teams driving key innovations in ADAS or autonomous technology.
- Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot (2024 update allows hands-free driving at speeds of up to 95km/h on German motorways)
- MAN Truck & Bus TruckScenes (free/open sensor and driving database)
- Goodyear & TNO (integration of tire intelligence technology into AEB system)
- Kodiak & Atlas Energy (driverless logistics commercial operation)
Public Awareness Campaign of the Year
This category recognises initiatives that have successfully educated the public on ADAS/autonomous technology, increasing awareness and adoption.
- EuroNCAP Truck Rating Overview
- Torc Robotics First Responder campaign
- IIHS partial automation safeguard ratings
Disruptor of the Year
This category recognises companies, products, individuals or initiatives that have significantly challenged conventional industry practices.
- Wayve (Generalisable AI vehicle model)
- NXP CoreRide platform
- DeepSeek (Open source AI model)
Startup of the Year
This category recognises early-stage companies (≤5 years old) that are making a significant impact in ADAS or autonomous vehicle technology.
- Waabi
- IVEX
- PERCIV.AI
The winners will be announced at 4:30pm CEST in Hall 9 of ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo at Messe Stuttgart, Germany, on 21st May.
The judging panel:
- Marius Dupuis, CEO, ASAM
- Bolin Zhou, technical director – CATARC Intelligent and Connected Technology, China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC)
- Michelle Chaka, vice president of safety and systems, Cruise
- Lukas Timm, content creator – automotive engineer and influencer, Ex-Mercedes
- Marc Amblard, managing director, Orsay Consulting
- Plato Pathrose, founder, PTS Creative
- Sven Beiker, external advisor to SAE International
- Marc Pajon, consultant, TAKTECH SAS
- Syztze Kalisvaart, senior project manager, TNO
- Anthony James, editor, ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International (AAVI) magazine
AAVI editor Anthony James said, “at a critical juncture for the automotive and transportation sectors, these awards will honour those behind the groundbreaking achievements that are driving safer, smarter, and more sustainable mobility solutions.”
To learn more about the AAVI Awards and to register for an entry pass to the expo, visit the event website.
