The development center for driver assistance systems is the result of the consolidation of Valeo expertise in the field of autonomous driving.

The site has been developing at a rapid pace since its foundation in 2016, with a key advantage being its central location in the heart of Germany. Neuses is a part of the town of Kronach in Franconia, Bavaria. Kronach itself is part of the administrative district of Kronach.

Key information

• 80 engineers + PhD
• Employees’ education: physics, mathematics, computer science, electronics, robotics (many hold a PhD)
• Students for internships, working students, Bachelor and Master thesis students
• PhD applications together with a network of universities in Thuringia and Bavaria

The focus at the site

• Research in autonomous driving
• Research and series development of laser scanner algorithms
• Research and series development of ultrasound system algorithms
• Series development of front camera functions
• Surround view algorithms and visualization
• SV camera object recognition
• Artificial intelligence and deep learning
• Test cars, car lab and field testing
• Development of ultrasound systems
• Agile software development and A-SPICE
• Funded projects
• Collaboration with OEMs in research and advanced engineering

Products

• Autonomous driving: on highways Cruise4U, in cities Drive4U
• Laser scanners
• Ultrasound systems
• Surround view
• Front cameras

Find a job at the site

Want to join the site team? Take a look at our job offers. We are always looking for students and engineers. See what it’s like to work at Valeo in Germany.