Overview

• The system was introduced in Munich in the first Neue Klasse BMW iX3, enabling hands-off driving on approved roads.
• Capabilities include contextual lane changes, overtaking, parking assistance, and in-cabin driver monitoring to help keep drivers engaged.
• Validation covers more than 60 countries with expansion to over 100 planned in 2026, and the platform is being offered to automakers and Tier‑1 suppliers.
• The tech pairs Snapdragon Ride SoCs with a co-developed software stack featuring Qualcomm’s perception and a BMW co-developed drive policy, using 360-degree cameras and radar, HD maps, precise GNSS, and Qualcomm V2X support.
• Qualcomm says the system meets ASIL/FuSa and NCAP-related requirements and includes cybersecurity protections, as safety researchers continue to warn about driver attention risks with partial automation.