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Vatn Systems develops affordable autonomous underwater vehicles capable of operating in cooperative swarms. The company's focus on advanced navigation software allows these vehicles to perform effectively in environments where GPS and communication systems may be compromised. By prioritizing cost reduction in hardware, Vatn Systems aims to enhance underwater exploration and defense capabilities for its clients, enabling them to expand their operational boundaries.

Shenzhen Adaps Photonics Technologies Co., Ltd., founded in May 2018 by a group of four returned doctors, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced 3D sensor chips. Based in Nanshan, Shenzhen, with a research and development facility in Zhangjiang, Shanghai, the company employs over 80 professionals, including more than ten with doctorates from esteemed international universities. Adaps Photonics leverages single-photon detector technology to enhance smart hardware and three-dimensional perception capabilities across various applications. Its products are utilized in unmanned driving, communication equipment, security monitoring, smart home systems, mobile phone 3D modules, and lidar systems. This innovation enables downstream operators to create high-performance three-dimensional perception modules and depth sensing systems. The company gained recognition by winning first place in the electronic information category at the Shenzhen Peacock Team's 2019 China Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition.

Suzhou Qixin Micro Semiconductor Co., Ltd. was established in October 2020. Based on the ARM Cortex M4, M7 and other series of architectures, it will build high-performance and high-reliability system-on-chips for different automotive application scenarios, and develop high-end smart car controller chips. Through the use of self-developed IP, unique multi-core lock-step technologies, and the unique Six Sigma analog circuit design process for automotive-standard chips, a full series of product families covering safety standards ISO26262 ASIL-B to ASIL-D have been designed. The company's products all meet the automotive regulations AEC-Q100, functional safety standard ISO26262 and various automotive regulations reliability tests, and can be widely used in the fields of body, automotive instrumentation, safety, power, battery management and other fields. The company is mainly engaged in the research and development and sales of high-end automotive controller chips. The goal is to fill the gap in the domestic new generation of intelligent networked automotive controller chips, and is committed to becoming a leading manufacturer in the field of automotive and industrial controllers in China.

CalmCar Vehicle Vision is a Chinese intelligent driving vision system provider. They are specialized in developing intelligent vision system for ADAS, autopilot and autonomous driving with functions of Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Front Collision Warning (FCW), Pedestrian Collision Warning(PCW), Blind Spot Detection (BSD) and Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR).

Metawave Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing advanced beamsteering radars that utilize metamaterials and artificial intelligence for the automotive industry. The company focuses on enhancing safety and connectivity in autonomous driving through its flagship radar platform, SPEKTRA, which enables 3D imaging and vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Additionally, Metawave offers TURBO active repeaters to improve signal coverage in challenging environments and ECHO passive reflectors that help direct signals in areas with limited connectivity. The company is also advancing wireless communications by creating smart beamsteering antennas designed for 4G and 5G networks, aiming to support faster connectivity for a wide range of users. Metawave's innovative technology originated from research at Xerox PARC, reflecting its commitment to revolutionizing the future of transportation and communications.

Metawave Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing advanced beamsteering radars that utilize metamaterials and artificial intelligence for the automotive industry. The company focuses on enhancing safety and connectivity in autonomous driving through its flagship radar platform, SPEKTRA, which enables 3D imaging and vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Additionally, Metawave offers TURBO active repeaters to improve signal coverage in challenging environments and ECHO passive reflectors that help direct signals in areas with limited connectivity. The company is also advancing wireless communications by creating smart beamsteering antennas designed for 4G and 5G networks, aiming to support faster connectivity for a wide range of users. Metawave's innovative technology originated from research at Xerox PARC, reflecting its commitment to revolutionizing the future of transportation and communications.

Civil Maps is a geospatial technology company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in artificial intelligence-based mapping solutions. The company offers a sensor-agnostic platform that enables high-accuracy, low-cost 3D HD mapping and localization, catering to various industries including transportation, telecommunications, and energy. Civil Maps' technology is utilized by automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), mapping companies, and mobility providers to enhance their autonomous driving capabilities. By integrating their localization technology with diverse sensor configurations, Civil Maps allows vehicles to develop a comprehensive understanding of their environment through its proprietary Fingerprint Basemap Technology. This innovative approach significantly reduces the costs and energy requirements for large-scale deployment of autonomous vehicles and delivery systems while ensuring safe and efficient navigation on all road types.