Volvo is using Gaussian splatting in virtual worlds to make safer cars

Volvo's ADAS developer, Zenseact, is developing software in-house for faster innovation and improved safety. The company uses a large data center in Europe for simulations and employs AI to speed up development. Gaussian splatting technology allows Volvo to generate thousands of scenarios from real-world data, testing their software against various conditions. This approach enables faster iteration and testing of lidar, camera, and radar data, potentially leading to lower accident rates at an unprecedented pace.