Advantech and Turing Drive Streamlined Autonomous System Development for Low-Speed Vehicles

Taipei, Taiwan, January, 1, 2025 - Advantech (TWSE: 2395), a global leader in AIoT and Edge Computing, is proud to announce their partnership with Turing Drive in providing an integrated autonomous system for autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and low-speed vehicle (LSV) manufacturers. Responding to the rising demand for autonomous transport in off-road geofenced areas, this solution combines proven sensors, edge computing capabilities, software, and engineering services. It enables LSV manufacturers to convert conventional vehicles into autonomous ones and provides turnkey mobility solutions to site operators. Turing Drive, an autonomous driving software platform and vehicle integrator, specializes in designing and implementing various types of self-driving LSVs using advanced perception, navigation, control, and fleet management software modules. Their systems have successfully served over 72,000 passengers and covered more than 33,500 kilometers across the United States, Japan, China, India, Thailand, and Taiwan.

Adaptive, Modular, and Scalable Embedded Computing for Diverse Operational Design Domains

“Backed by Intel®, Advantech’s AFE-R360, powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, is revolutionizing edge computing in robotics. With its integrated GPU, NPU, MIPI-CSI (direct and GMSL), Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D457 support, and Intel® OpenVINO™ toolkit, it delivers outstanding performance, efficiency, and versatile AI capabilities. At Turing Drive, we count on the AFE-R360 to build next-generation robotic solutions that push the boundaries of innovation.” – David Shen, CEO, Turing Drive

At Turing Drive, our partnership with Advantech propels our mission to revolutionize autonomous vehicle technology. Their cutting-edge industrial computing solutions deliver the reliability, scalability, and performance we need for innovative, energy-efficient systems. Thanks to Advantech’s x86 platform, our engineers no longer need a separate Arm-based edge computer for MIPI/SerDes camera processing. Switching between MIPI CSI and SerDes cameras is simplified by interchangeable expansion boards. Moreover, Advantech provides a range of tested and verified camera options—backed by timely support—streamlining our development efforts and enhancing our global solutions.

“Serving the imminent but diverse need for autonomy, Advantech has vowed to assist in accelerating the development and deployment of self-driving low-speed vehicles, as a key strategy to develop edge computing and edge AI solutions for autonomous systems and robotics. The partnership with Turing Drive will help transform more and more off-road mobility services to the next level.” – Rex Lee, Senior Director, AS&R BU, Advantech  

Powered by Advantech’s AFE-R360 controller, this solution seamlessly integrates AutoDrive’s autonomous vehicle conversion kits with SyncDrive’s fleet management and mission planning systems. The AFE-R360—powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors—delivers robust edge computing for AI-driven robotics, featuring an integrated GPU, NPU, MIPI-CSI (direct and GMSL), and optional MXM-type GPU. As Advantech’s first product dedicated to autonomous systems, it ensures exceptional performance with low power consumption. AutoDrive processes sensor data such as camera feeds and IMU readings, enabling vehicle navigation based on HD maps and real-time obstacle detection. SyncDrive manages fleet operations, including pick-up and drop-off tasks. This versatile platform supports a wide range of vehicles, from personal transport and street sweepers to last-mile delivery, heavy-duty, and agricultural equipment.   

This partnership highlights Advantech’s commitment to driving the commercialization of off-road autonomous systems through collaboration with domain-focused system integrators and software vendors. As a leader in Edge AI and Edge Computing, Advantech consistently introduces integrated solutions that combine sensors, software, and purpose-built computing platforms, driving innovation and expanding the possibilities of autonomous technology.     

To learn more about the AFE-R360, click here. 

To learn more about AMR and robotic solutions from Advantech, click here. 

To learn more about Turing Drive Solutions, click here.

About Advantech

Advantech’s corporate vision is to "Enable an Intelligent Planet". As a global leader in the fields of IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, the company embraces the trends of IoT, big data, and artificial intelligence. Advantech promotes IoT hardware and software solutions with its industrial IoT platform - WISE-IoT core, to assist business partners and clients in connecting their industrial chains. Advantech is also working with business partners to co-create business ecosystems that accelerate the advancement of industrial intelligence. (www.advantech.com)

About Turing Drive

Turing Drive is an autonomous driving solutions provider, specializing in integrating software and hardware for electric and autonomous vehicles. Focused on creating sustainable, efficient, and safe mobility systems, Turing Drive caters to industries such as logistics, tourism, manufacturing, and urban transport. With innovative solutions like SyncDrive, a dynamic fleet management platform, Turing Drive empowers businesses to embrace smart mobility, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance operational efficiency. As a trusted partner in the autonomous driving ecosystem, Turing Drive is driving the future of intelligent transportation.