Vaisala Xweather and NIRA Dynamics Partner to Enhance Road Safety and Autonomous Driving with Advanced Road Condition Dataset
[11/12/24] Vaisala Xweather, a leading provider of road weather solutions, and NIRA Dynamics, a global leader in connected car data, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver an advanced road condition dataset. This collaboration integrates billions of data points from NIRA Dynamics' connected car network into Xweather's AI- and ML-powered road weather forecasting models, ushering in a new era of road safety and efficiency.
"This partnership with NIRA Dynamics perfectly aligns with our mission to connect road users, automotive manufacturers, and maintenance teams through the power of data," said John Liljelund, Director, SaaS at Vaisala Xweather. "The potential of this dataset for automotive innovation, increased safety, and operational efficiency is immense."
The integrated dataset combines real-time information from connected vehicles on tire grip, road friction, and surface quality with Xweather's industry-leading weather forecasts. This comprehensive data provides actionable insights for a range of applications, including:
- Enhanced Road Safety: Improving the availability of autonomous and assisted driving features in adverse conditions.
- Optimized Road Maintenance: Enabling proactive maintenance and efficient resource allocation, such as minimizing salt usage in winter.
- Improved Road Asset Management: Utilizing computer vision analysis to identify road defects and optimize infrastructure.
"At NIRA Dynamics, we are dedicated to creating safer, more efficient travel solutions," said Lisa Åbom, CEO of NIRA Dynamics. "With Vaisala Xweather, we can offer access to road weather data that empowers road maintenance professionals, automotive manufacturers, and navigation providers to embrace the future. By combining connected car data with advanced road weather models, we are driving the industry forward."
This partnership paves the way for future collaborations in road safety and road condition analysis, with Xweather exploring opportunities in EV range optimization, insurance, and road accident prevention.
About Vaisala Xweather
Vaisala Xweather is a leading provider of road weather solutions, offering accurate and reliable forecasts, observations, and decision support systems for road maintenance, traffic management, and winter operations.
About NIRA Dynamics
NIRA Dynamics is a world-leading supplier of sensor-based data and analysis for the automotive industry, contributing to safer and more intelligent vehicles.
Contact:
Ben Brown, Head of Xweather Roads, Vaisala