SUBARU Lab, powered by Dell PowerScale storage systems, will provide next-generation AI technology to improve driver safety
ROUND ROCK, Texas, February 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ —
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- Dell storage systems help Subaru store and manage approximately 1,000 times more files than before to fuel the development of next-generation AI solutions.
- SUBARU Lab reduces storage costs while increasing performance with Dell PowerScale storage tiering capabilities
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Subaru Corporation partners with Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) to help improve driver safety through the powerful combination of AI and high-performance storage. This collaboration demonstrates the profound impact AI has on transforming one of the most common forms of transportation, with the goal of helping to make it safer for drivers, passengers and pedestrians.
“Subaru is leading massive innovation through data to give motorists an extra pair of eyes and an extra foot on the brake, while entrusting Dell Technologies to enable this journey as an infrastructure for AI development “, said Arthur Lewis, President, Infrastructure Solutions Group, Dell Technologies. “As an AI-ready data platform, Dell PowerScale storage enables companies like Subaru to integrate, analyze and use data to deliver impactful insights that advance human progress and transform businesses. industries.
Subaru can store, manage and use a large amount of data to advance the development of its next generation EyeSight driver assistance technology with the selection of Dell PowerScale network attached storage systems. Sold in more than 5.5 million EyeSight-equipped vehicles, current EyeSight driver-assist technology monitors traffic movements, optimizes cruise control and alerts drivers if they stray from their lane . PowerScale meets the growing IT demand for AI modeling and validation while helping customers easily scale capacity and performance where their data resides.
SUBARU Lab, Subaru’s AI development base established in 2020, can store approximately 1,000 times more files on Dell PowerScale systems than with previous platforms. Subaru can now enhance AI image analysis by easily accessing files stored on PowerScale systems deployed in SUBARU Lab data centers and Tokyo offices, which was not possible before. The ability to adapt and use data flexibly across different locations has expanded the company’s expansion possibilities.
“As a brand that has built its reputation on trust, we are constantly expanding AI development to increase the reliability of our vehicles while contributing to the greater good,” said Takashi Kanai, deputy head of the SUBARU laboratory and head of the ADAS development department, PGM (Advanced Integrated System), engineering division. “While system and storage requirements are constantly evolving, we are confident that Dell PowerScale delivers as the underlying infrastructure for EyeSight driver assistance technology, enabling us to continue to deliver advancing our AI initiatives to improve driver safety.
EyeSight is the world’s first system to use only stereo camera technology to provide driver assistance features such as pre-collision braking, which detects not only cars but also pedestrians and motorcycles in the path of the vehicle. vehicle, as well as adaptive cruise control.
With its superior recognition capabilities enabled by stereo camera technology, EyeSight has consistently received top ratings from independent agencies around the world and has contributed significantly to Subaru’s preventative safety performance over the years.
A Subaru study, based on data from from Japan The Institute for Research and Data Analysis of Road Accidents (ITARDA) showed that the accident rate of vehicles equipped with EyeSight in Japan is as low as 0.06%1.
Dell PowerScale, the most flexible in the world2secure3 and efficient4 Scalable file storage system to help customers accelerate modern workloads such as analytics and AI, enables SUBARU Lab to flexibly prioritize data to reduce costs of storage options in environments public, private or hybrid cloud. SUBARU Lab can also quickly search and retrieve data from these locations to drive AI still image analysis through the solution’s data visualization capability.
About Subaru Company
Subaru Company is a leading manufacturer in Japan with automotive and aerospace activities as the pillars of its operations.
As part of its vision of “Providing Happiness for All,” Subaru is committed to continually enriching people’s hearts, minds and lives by providing “enjoyment and peace of mind.” This commitment extends beyond products and services to encompass the company’s entire business operations aimed at enhancing the “enjoyment and peace of mind” experience. Subaru aims to achieve sustainable growth for the Subaru Group and the realization of a happy and sustainable society by deepening its relationships with customers, retailers, communities and all other stakeholders.
About Dell Technologies
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1 Calculated by Subaru based on the number of Subaru vehicles equipped with EyeSight (ver.3) sold from 2014 to 2018 (456,944 units) and ITARDA data (259 rear-end collisions).
2 According to Dell’s analysis, February 2023.
3 Based on a Dell analysis comparing the cybersecurity software capabilities offered for Dell PowerScale versus competitive products, October 2023.
4 Based on a Dell analysis comparing efficiency-related features: data reduction, storage capacity, data protection, hardware, space, lifecycle management efficiency and ENERGY STAR certified configurations, June 2023.
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