Volvo Cars utilizes AI and the virtual world to develop safer cars [Korean]

Author: 송문철 | Source: 스포츠조선 | Read the full article in Korean

Volvo Cars is taking significant steps to enhance vehicle safety by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual environments. At the NVIDIA 2025 GTC Conference, the company announced plans to improve its advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) by leveraging AI-generated simulations. This approach aims to analyze real-world accident data collected from their latest models, allowing Volvo to better understand and prevent potential accidents through innovative software solutions.

The technology involves a sophisticated computational technique known as Gaussian Splatting, which creates highly realistic 3D environments. This allows Volvo to simulate various traffic scenarios, including the presence of pedestrians and changing road conditions, to test and refine their safety software at an unprecedented scale. By doing so, they can develop and validate safety features more efficiently, even for rare and extreme accident scenarios.

Volvo has a long-standing commitment to safety, dating back to the 1970s when they began collecting data from real accident sites. This dedication has led to the development of life-saving technologies. With the integration of new AI technologies and partnerships, such as with NVIDIA, Volvo aims to further enhance its understanding of vehicle safety and improve its future electric vehicles with advanced AI systems that analyze vast amounts of data for better safety outcomes.

[Read More (translated)]