LG, Cerence Partner on AI Connected Car Platform

Together, the companies aim to create a more convenient in-car experience through voice commands that allow drivers and passengers to have far more control over car functions.

Jan. 14, 2020

Jan. 14, 2020—Cerence Inc., an AI platform, today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with LG Electronics (LG) to develop a new software solution that integrates LG’s webOS Auto In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system with Cerence ARK (AI Reference Kit).

The companies aim to create a more convenient in-car experience through voice commands that allow drivers and passengers to have increased control over car functions, navigation and multimedia content.

LG’s webOS Auto is a Linux-powered IVI platform for connected cars designed to provide OEMs and tier-one manufacturers with productivity and flexibility for the next generation in-vehicle experience.

Cerence ARK is a turnkey automotive product that enables automakers to quickly deploy and manage a fully localized automotive voice assistant.