Intel Forms New Division To Develop Autonomous Driving Solutions - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - The chipmaker Intel Corp. (INTC) has created a new division called Automated Driving Group, headed by Doug Davis, to design the next generation of advanced driver assist systems and autonomous driving solutions. Kathy Winter will assist Doug as vice president and general manager of the Automated Solutions Division. Prior to joining Intel, Kathy was vice president of software and services for automated driving at Delphi.

Intel is reportedly joining the previously announced Delphi-Mobileye partnership to develop a self-driving car system. In August, Mobileye (MBLY) and Delphi Automotive PLC (DLPH) announced a partnership to develop a complete SAE Level 4/5 automated driving solution. The partners' CSLP platform will be demonstrated at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and production ready for 2019.

Mobileye N.V. is a global leader in the development of computer vision and machine learning, data analysis, localization and mapping for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and autonomous driving. Delphi Automotive PLC is a high-technology company that integrates safer, greener and more connected solutions for the automotive sector.

Intel announced it has appointed Tom Lantzsch as new senior vice president and general manager of the IoT Group. Tom has more than 30 years of experience in Fortune 500 and early-stage startup companies. Most recently, he was the executive vice president of strategy at ARM.