{"id":18720,"date":"2026-06-10T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=b1a929a3e8376e58e44b6990df800121"},"modified":"2026-06-10T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T10:00:00","slug":"schaeffler-and-sonatus-bring-edge-ai-to-motion-control-for-software-defined-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=18720","title":{"rendered":"Schaeffler and Sonatus Bring Edge AI to Motion Control for Software-Defined Vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nSchaeffler and Sonatus incorporate edge AI into motion control to accelerate the shift to centralized electrical and electronic architectures.<\/li>\n<li>\nSonatus software is seamlessly integrated into Schaeffler control units, reducing OEMs\u2019 integration and validation efforts.<\/li>\n<li>\nThe partnership strengthens Schaeffler\u2019s position as a system and software partner for software-defined vehicles.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>HERZOGENAURACH, Germany & SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AI?src=hash\" >#AI<\/a>--<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.schaeffler.com%2Fen%2F&amp;esheet=54550960&amp;newsitemid=20260610269605&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Schaeffler&amp;index=1&amp;md5=d2f771cbb8d39b8e95f6bd4933dc3a17\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Schaeffler<\/a> and <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sonatus.com&amp;esheet=54550960&amp;newsitemid=20260610269605&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Sonatus&amp;index=2&amp;md5=2b5511d9228aed19aa7ee14dd2933362\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Sonatus<\/a>, a leader in intelligence-driven, software-defined vehicle technology, today announced a global partnership to bring Edge AI into motion control solutions for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). By combining Schaeffler\u2019s control units with Sonatus\u2019s AI-driven software, the companies enable intelligence directly at the vehicle edge \u2013 accelerating development, reducing complexity, and unlocking continuous improvement throughout the vehicle lifecycle.<\/p><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260610269605\/en\/2828132\/5\/Schaeffler_Sonatus_Handshake.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260610269605\/en\/2828132\/22\/Schaeffler_Sonatus_Handshake.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260610269605\/en\/2828132\/5\/Schaeffler_Sonatus_Handshake.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260610269605\/en\/2828132\/21\/Schaeffler_Sonatus_Handshake.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260610269605\/en\/2828123\/5\/Sonatus-Logo-Landscape.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260610269605\/en\/2828123\/22\/Sonatus-Logo-Landscape.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260610269605\/en\/2828123\/5\/Sonatus-Logo-Landscape.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260610269605\/en\/2828123\/21\/Sonatus-Logo-Landscape.jpg\" \/><\/a><p>\nSoftware-defined vehicles require more than powerful hardware \u2014 they depend on seamless interaction between hardware, software, and data. The joint solution integrates Sonatus Collector AI and Sonatus AI Director into Schaeffler\u2019s control units, creating a ready-to-use foundation for next-generation vehicle architectures and ensuring a faster time to market.<\/p><p>\n\u201cSoftware-defined vehicles require a robust and scalable hardware foundation,\u201d said Thomas Stierle, CEO E-Mobility at Schaeffler AG. \u201cOur control units run data-driven and AI-based functions within the vehicle, enabling the next generation of vehicle architectures.\u201d<\/p><p>\n<b>From hardware to intelligent systems<\/b><\/p><p>\nAs The Motion Technology Company, Schaeffler contributes its cross-domain control units and comprehensive system integration expertise across powertrain, energy, chassis, and body domains \u2014 enabling centralized and zonal architectures that form the backbone of an SDV.<\/p><p>\nSonatus brings to the partnership a proven track record in production-grade, AI-driven technology for software-defined vehicles that is deployed in more than 8 million vehicles. Its solutions extend Schaeffler\u2019s systems with embedded AI capabilities:<\/p><ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nSonatus Collector AI enables targeted, real-time data collection without relying on large-scale data logging<\/li>\n<li>\nSonatus AI Director allows the deployment and lifecycle management of AI models directly on the vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>\n\u201cHardware centralization is the first step; the software-defined vehicle is realized when AI can be running at the edge and when hardware continuously learns and adapts. Together with Schaeffler, we are turning static control units into dynamic, intelligence-driven systems,\u201d said Jeff Chou, CEO and co-founder of Sonatus.<\/p><p>\n<b>Clear benefits for OEMs<\/b><\/p><p>\nThe solution developed by the partners allows automakers to run and continuously improve key vehicle functions \u2014 such as steering, braking, and energy management \u2014 directly on the control unit. New features and optimizations can be deployed over the vehicle\u2019s lifecycle without hardware changes.<\/p><p>\nFlexible data collection enables faster issue resolution and deeper insights into vehicle performance, equipping OEMs to better manage increasing system complexity while significantly accelerating development cycles.<\/p><p>\nThe partnership underlines Schaeffler\u2019s strategic focus on software and systems engineering for software-defined vehicles. By combining hardware, embedded software and system integration expertise, Schaeffler helps customers manage increasing system complexity and accelerate the adoption of future vehicle architectures.<\/p><p>\n\u201cOur central control units are equipped with a pre-integrated software infrastructure that includes solutions such as Sonatus products. This significantly simplifies integration for OEMs and helps them accelerate the centralization of their software architecture,\u201d said Rodrigo Peres, Schaeffler\u2019s senior vice president of Business Unit Vehicle and Battery Controls.<\/p><p>\n<b>Schaeffler Group - We pioneer motion<\/b><\/p><p>\nThe Schaeffler Group has been driving forward groundbreaking inventions and developments in the field of motion technology for 80 years. With innovative technologies, products, and services for electric mobility, CO\u2082-efficient drives, chassis solutions and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable \u2013 over the entire life cycle. Schaeffler describes its comprehensive range of products and services by means of eight product families: From bearing solutions and all types of linear guidance systems through to repair and monitoring services. Schaeffler is with around 110,000 employees and more than 250 locations in 55 countries, one of the world\u2019s largest family-owned companies and one of Germany\u2019s most innovative companies.<\/p><p>\n<b>About Sonatus<\/b><\/p><p>\nSonatus is a leading technology provider for intelligence-driven software-defined vehicles that are scalable and upgradable. Our AI solutions and software-defined technologies empower OEMs and suppliers to reduce costs, accelerate time-to-market, and deliver uncompromised quality. Founded in 2018, Sonatus is privately held, backed by leading investors spanning the automotive, semiconductor, and venture capital sectors, and its technology is in more than 8 million production vehicles from leading global automakers. Sonatus is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif. (Silicon Valley), with regional headquarters in Dublin, and offices in Bangalore, Detroit, Frankfurt, Krak\u00f3w, Paris, Pune, Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei, and Tokyo. For more information, visit <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sonatus.com&amp;esheet=54550960&amp;newsitemid=20260610269605&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.sonatus.com&amp;index=3&amp;md5=ff2791251d86c6e2ab64054ed30055fa\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">www.sonatus.com<\/a>.<\/p><br\/> <b>Contacts<\/b> <br\/><p>\n<b>MEDIA CONTACTS<\/b><\/p><p>\nLeslie Clavin\n<br\/>Head of Public Relations, Sonatus\n<br\/>+1 510 295 3989\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:leslie.clavin@sonatus.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">leslie.clavin@sonatus.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Schaeffler and Sonatus incorporate edge AI into motion control to accelerate the shift to centralized electrical and electronic architectures.<\/p>\n<p>Sonatus software is seamlessly integrated into Schaeffler control units, reducing OEMs\u2019 integration and va&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18720","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-infos-businesswire"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18720","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18720"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18720\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18721,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18720\/revisions\/18721"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18720"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18720"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18720"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}