Samsung Electronics Set to Purchase ZF’s Self-Driving Tech Unit
In a statement, Samsung Electronics said the acquisition will funnel critical assets and technologies into Harman, its automotive technology and lifestyle audio subsidiary. These include front-facing vehicle cameras and controllers used in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
"With this acquisition, HARMAN has secured strategic inroads in the ADAS and central compute platforms markets, reinforcing a foundation that anchors and advances its role in the fast-growing software-defined vehicle (SDV) market," Samsung said.
The deal is designed to accelerate Harman’s roadmap for next-generation vehicle architectures by integrating ZF Group’s ADAS expertise with Harman’s Digital Cockpit platforms through a centralized computing framework.
Samsung said the combined capabilities will form the basis for future central computing solutions that deliver safety features, automated and assisted driving functions, and enhanced user experiences on a single platform. The approach is intended to simplify system design, reduce integration complexity, and speed innovation, allowing original equipment manufacturers to scale more personalized, context-aware in-car experiences.
"With this agreement, we take a strategic step to expand our portfolio with complementary ADAS capabilities that unlock a new class of cross-domain experiences ranging from perception-informed audio cues to more personalized, situation-aware driving," said Harman CEO Christian Sobottka.
"Combined with HARMAN’s long-standing automotive expertise and supported by Samsung’s broader technology leadership, this positions us to help OEMs design the next generation of intelligent, empathetic and connected vehicles," Sobottka added.
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