SHANGHAI, China, Apr 29, 2025 – DeepRoute.ai has announced a partnership with Volcano Engine, a cloud and AI service platform, during Auto Shanghai 2025.
The two companies will work together to speed up the development of AI driven vehicles by integrating large language models, intelligent driving systems, and cloud computing. As part of the partnership, Volcano Engine will provide high-performance computing support to DeepRoute.ai to enhance the training of the Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model.
“Computing power, data, and algorithms are the three engines behind VLA’s evolution,” said Maxwell Zhou, CEO of DeepRoute.ai. “With enhanced compute from Volcano Engine and our closed-loop data system, we are accelerating iteration. Algorithm innovation remains our core strength.”
The DeepRoute.ai VLA model is designed for flexibility. It supports both camera-only and LiDAR-camera fusion setups. It is compatible with various automotive computing platforms. Multiple AI vehicle models using DeepRoute.ai’s VLA model are planned for release in 2025.
This system analyzes driving scenarios over time-frames of up to several seconds. It provides step-by-step explanations of its decision-making process, sharing details about the environment, predictions, and planned actions. By offering information about how it works, the VLA model helps users understand and trust smart driving technology.
“To reach full autonomy, AI systems must evolve like human intelligence – from generalists to specialists,” Zhou added. “VLA is the generalist foundation of smart driving and stands as one of the most promising paths toward fully autonomous driving.”
Source: DeepRoute.ai
About DeepRoute.ai
DeepRoute.ai, established in 2019, is an AI company specializing in autonomous driving technology. Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, with additional operations in the United States, Europe, and Singapore, the company focuses on developing Level 4 (L4) self-driving systems designed to transform mobility through advanced sensors, controllers, and integrated communication technologies for intelligent decision-making and collaborative control. DeepRoute.ai serves industries such as transportation and logistics, aiming to advance urban logistics and popularize robotaxi services. Since its inception, the company has grown to over 900 employees. DeepRoute.ai has secured significant funding, including a $300 million Series B round in September 2021 led by Alibaba Group. The company has formed partnerships with firms like Caocao Mobility and Dongfeng Motors to test self-driving vehicles and launched robotaxi services in cities such as Wuhan and Shenzhen. DeepRoute.ai continues innovating in the autonomous driving sector, contributing to advancing smart transportation solutions globally.