Ambarella
Ambarella develops low-power, high-resolution video compression, image processing, and deep neural network processors used in various human and computer vision applications, including ADAS, autonomous driving, and robotics.
Services
Ambarella provides a range of services to enhance human and computer vision applications. Their solutions are applied in video security, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), electronic mirrors, drive recorders, and autonomous driving. In addition, Ambarella's expertise extends to robotics applications, such as driver and cabin monitoring and other machine vision solutions. The company supports customers in designing and deploying intelligent video and vision processing systems.
Products
Ambarella’s product lineup includes cutting-edge video compression, image processing, and deep neural network processors that enable advanced functionalities in cameras and vision systems. Their notable products include the CV75S family of SoCs, which provide 4KP30+ image processing, video encoding/decoding, and CVflow computer vision processing. The CV22 AI vision SoC is another key product, widely used in automotive applications for its AI perception capabilities targeting L2+ autonomy levels. Ambarella’s processors are recognized for their low power consumption and high performance.
Technologies
Ambarella's technological advancements include the CVflow chip architecture, which integrates a dedicated vision processing engine. This architecture allows customers to efficiently map their CNN networks using industry-standard tools like Caffe, TensorFlow, and PyTorch. The company’s stereovision technology transforms 2D planes into 3D environments, enhancing navigation and safety. Ambarella also excels in compression technologies, reducing data transmission size, storage costs, and bandwidth usage. Their image processing pipeline encompasses features like HDR, EIS, and dewarping.
Developer Platforms
The Cooper Developer Platform by Ambarella is a comprehensive solution for edge AI systems, offering powerful and secure hardware and software capabilities. The platform includes the Cooper Metal for robust hardware and Cooper Foundry, featuring Cooper Core, Cooper Foundation, Cooper Vision, and Cooper UX. This multi-layer software stack supports developers in creating efficient and scalable edge AI applications. The developer platform is particularly optimized for use with Ambarella's CV75S family, enhancing image quality and integrating advanced AI-based image processing.
Collaborations
Ambarella has established strategic partnerships to advance autonomous driving and intelligent automotive technologies. A noteworthy collaboration is with Neusoft Reach, focusing on high-performance AI domain control solutions and AI perception algorithms for L2+ autonomy levels. Neusoft Reach’s third-generation forward-facing intelligent camera, X-Cube 3.0, is powered by Ambarella’s CV22 AI vision SoC. Together, they are also working on driver monitoring system (DMS) and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) modules, ensuring safety and efficiency in automotive applications.