WeRide Achieves SOP for One-Stage End-to-End ADAS Solution, Setting a New Industry Benchmark
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) announced that its one-stage end-to-end ADAS solution, co-developed with Bosch, has reached SOP (Start of Production) on Nov 5, 2025. The program moved from project launch to SOP in seven months, cited as an industry record for speed to production. WeRide's WePilot 3.0 leverages a one-stage large-model architecture, multi-modal sensor fusion, pure-vision perception, and scalable software-hardware integration to support high-, mid- and low-compute platforms.
The solution is slated for rollout with the annual refresh of Chery EXEED ES and ET models, and existing EXEED Sterra ES and ET owners will receive upgrades via OTA. WeRide says the system has demonstrated human-like performance internationally and aims to accelerate global ADAS adoption with partners.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) ha annunciato che la sua soluzione ADAS one-stage end-to-end, co-sviluppata con Bosch, ha raggiunto SOP (Start of Production) il 5 novembre 2025. Il programma è passato da avvio progetto a SOP in sette mesi, riconosciuto come record di settore per velocità di produzione. WeRide's WePilot 3.0 sfrutta un'architettura one-stage a grande modello, fusione di sensori multi-modali, percezione a visione pura e integrazione software-hardware scalabile per supportare piattaforme ad alto, medio e basso calcolo. La soluzione è prevista per rollout con l'aggiornamento annuale dei modelli Chery EXEED ES e ET, e i proprietari esistenti di EXEED Sterra ES e ET riceveranno aggiornamenti tramite OTA. WeRide afferma che il sistema ha dimostrato prestazioni simili a quelle umane a livello internazionale e mira ad accelerare l'adozione globale di ADAS con i partner.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) anunció que su solución ADAS de una sola etapa de extremo a extremo, desarrollada en colaboración con Bosch, ha alcanzado SOP (Inicio de la Producción) el 5 de noviembre de 2025. El programa pasó de lanzamiento del proyecto a SOP en siete meses, considerado un récord de la industria por la velocidad de puesta en producción. WePilot 3.0 de WeRide aprovecha una arquitectura de modelo grande de una sola etapa, fusión de sensores multimodales, percepción de visión pura e integración software-hardware escalable para soportar plataformas de alto, medio y bajo cómputo. La solución está prevista para su implementación con la actualización anual de los modelos Chery EXEED ES y ET, y los propietarios existentes de EXEED Sterra ES y ET recibirán actualizaciones vía OTA. WeRide afirma que el sistema ha demostrado un rendimiento similar al humano a nivel internacional y apunta a acelerar la adopción global de ADAS con sus socios.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD)은 보쉬와 공동 개발한 원-스테이지 엔드투엔드 ADAS 솔루션이 2025년 11월 5일 생산 시작(SOP)에 도달했다고 발표했습니다. 이 프로그램은 프로젝트 시작에서 SOP까지를 7개월 만에 완료했고, 생산 속도 측면에서 업계 기록으로 꼽힙니다. WeRide의 WePilot 3.0은 원-스테이지 대형 모델 아키텍처, 다중 모드 센서 융합, 순수 비전 인지, 확장 가능한 소프트웨어-하드웨어 통합을 활용하여 고성능, 중성, 저계산 플랫폼을 지원합니다. 이 솔루션은 매년 업데이트되는 차링 EXEED ES 및 ET 모델과의 롤아웃으로 예정되어 있으며, 기존 EXEED Sterra ES 및 ET 소유자는 OTA를 통해 업그레이드를 받게 됩니다. WeRide는 이 시스템이 국제적으로 인간에 가까운 성능을 시연했다고 말하며 파트너와 함께 전 세계 ADAS 채택을 가속화하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
WeRide (NASDAQ : WRD) a annoncé que sa solution ADAS de bout en bout en une seule étape, co-développée avec Bosch, a atteint le SOP (Start of Production) le 5 novembre 2025. Le programme est passé du lancement du projet au SOP en sept mois, ce qui est considéré comme un record industriel en matière de rapidité de mise en production. WeRide's WePilot 3.0 exploite une architecture de modèle de grande taille en une seule étape, une fusion de capteurs multimodaux, une perception pure vision et une intégration logiciel/hardware évolutive pour prendre en charge des plateformes de calcul élevées, moyennes et faibles. La solution est prévue pour être déployée avec le rafraîchissement annuel des modèles Chery EXEED ES et ET, et les propriétaires existants de EXEED Sterra ES et ET recevront des mises à jour via OTA. WeRide affirme que le système a démontré des performances similaires à celles humaines à l'échelle internationale et vise à accélérer l'adoption mondiale des ADAS avec ses partenaires.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) kündigte an, dass seine One-Stage-End-to-End-ADAS-Lösung, gemeinsam mit Bosch entwickelt, am 5. November 2025 die SOP (Start of Production) erreicht hat. Das Programm habe sich von der Projektinitiierung bis zur SOP in sieben Monaten entwickelt und sei damit ein Branchenrekord für die Geschwindigkeit der Produktion. WeRides WePilot 3.0 nutzt eine One-Stage-Großmodell-Architektur, eine multimodale Sensorfusion, Pure-Vision-Perzeption und skalierbare Software-Hardware-Integration, um Hoch-, Mittel- und Niedrig-Compute-Plattformen zu unterstützen. Die Lösung soll mit dem jährlichen Update der Chery EXEED ES- und ET-Modelle eingeführt werden, und bestehende EXEED Sterra ES- und ET-Besitzer erhalten Upgrades via OTA. WeRide sagt, dass das System international menschenähnliche Leistungen gezeigt habe und darauf abzielt, die globale ADAS-Akzeptanz mit Partnern zu beschleunigen.
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) أعلن أن حله ADAS من مرحلة واحدة من النهاية إلى النهاية، الذي طورته بالتعاون مع Bosch، قد بلغ SOP (بدء الإنتاج) في 5 نوفمبر 2025. انتقل البرنامج من إطلاق المشروع إلى SOP في سبعة أشهر، وهو رقم قياسي في الصناعة لسرعة الإنتاج. يستفيد WeRide's WePilot 3.0 من بنية نموذج كبير من خطوة واحدة، دمج أجهزة استشعار متعدد الوسائط، إدراك رؤية خالٍ من الأجهزة، وتكامل برمجيات-عُتاد قابل للتوسع لدعم منصات عالية ومتوسطة ومنخفضة الحوسبة. من المقرر طرح الحل مع التحديث السنوي لطرازات Chery EXEED ES و ET، وسيحصل مالكو EXEED Sterra ES و ET الحاليون على ترقية عبر OTA. تقول WeRide أن النظام أظهر أداءً شبيهاً بالبشر دوليًا وتهدف إلى تسريع اعتماد ADAS العالمي مع الشركاء.
- SOP achieved in seven months from project launch
- Commercial rollout with Chery EXEED ES and ET annual refresh
- OTA upgrade available for existing EXEED Sterra ES and ET owners
- Joint development with Tier 1 supplier Bosch
- WePilot 3.0 supports multi-modal fusion and multiple compute tiers
- None.
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WeRide and Bosch reached SOP for a one-stage end-to-end ADAS, enabling rapid OEM rollout and OTA upgrades.
WeRide achieved SOP for its one-stage end-to-end ADAS after a seven-month program lifecycle, jointly developed with Bosch. The system supports multi-compute platforms, multi-modal sensor fusion, pure-vision perception, and self-learning architecture, enabling OEMs to integrate and mass-produce advanced ADAS faster.
Key dependencies include successful integration with the Chery EXEED annual model refresh and OTA upgrades for existing owners, plus continued validation in diverse regions. Risks to adoption include real-world validation across varied regulations and production scale-up challenges, though the announcement reports positive customer and media feedback.
Watch the commercial rollouts tied to the Chery EXEED model refresh and OTA deployment timing as near-term milestones; monitor cross‑market certification and actual field performance over the next 6–18 months from
GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced that its one-stage end-to-end ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) solution, jointly developed with leading Tier 1 supplier Bosch, has officially achieved SOP (Start of Production). From project launch to SOP, WeRide took just seven months, setting a new industry record and highlighting its deep technological expertise and efficient execution capabilities in the ADAS sector.
WePilot 3.0 test vehicle in Guangzhou
WePilot 3.0 builds on WeRide's breakthroughs in one-stage end-to-end large model architecture, system-level integration, and software-hardware collaboration. The system enables vehicles to safely "see and act" at the same time, while supporting high-, mid-, and low-compute platforms, multi-modal sensor fusion and pure vision perception. This allows WePilot 3.0 to safely navigate complex traffic scenarios, including interactions with pedestrians, other vehicles, and mixed traffic conditions, as well as help OEMs rapidly develop, integrate, and mass-produce advanced ADAS solutions.
With its self-learning, scalable one-stage end-to-end architecture, WePilot 3.0 can be quickly adapted and iterated across different regions and countries, ensuring that vehicle functionality stays aligned with real-world road conditions and user needs.
Globally, the solution has demonstrated human-like performance in multiple countries and received positive feedback from customers and media.
This one-stage end-to-end ADAS solution will be rolled out with the annual refresh of the Chery EXEED ES and ET models, while existing EXEED Sterra ES and ET owners will receive the upgrade via OTA (Over-the-Air).
Looking ahead, WeRide will continue working with its partners to drive the global adoption of ADAS technologies across China and overseas markets, bringing drivers a safer, smoother, and more enjoyable assisted driving experience.
About WeRide
WeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. Our autonomous vehicles have been tested or operated in over 30 cities across 11 countries. We are also the first and only technology company whose products have received autonomous driving permits in seven markets: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the US. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4, addressing transportation needs in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation industries. WeRide was named to Fortune's 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists.
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