Valeo has acquired gestigon, a German start‑up developing 3D image processing software for the vehicle cabin. Ths acquisition provides a solution to develop simple, intuitive and effective human-machine interfaces (HMI) for cabin comfort and driving assistance operations, particularly in high-growth technologies such as interior cameras and image processing.
“We are delighted to welcome gestigon to the Valeo community,” said Marc Vrecko, head of Valeo’s Comfort and Driving Assistance Systems Business Group. “A leader in human-machine interface solutions, this start-up enjoys recognized expertise in the automotive industry. By combining our skills in a larger team, we will sharpen our edge and reinforce our leadership in autonomous and connected cars.”
Update: Mobileye acquisition is official now: Reuters, Bloomberg.
