Chinese Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturer Partners with UC to Develop AI-Based Vehicle
China (ANTARA) - Chinese vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dreame has announced a partnership with a leading university in the United States to introduce an artificial intelligence (AI)-based vehicle.
Dreame’s first car is the Nebula Next 01, a four-door electric sedan with a peak power of 1,903 hp, claimed to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.8 seconds, according to Carnewschina on Thursday (23/4) local time.
Dreame is a Chinese household appliance manufacturer founded by Yu Hao. Last year, the company announced an aggressive move into the automotive segment by introducing three concept car series, including the Kosmera, Star Motor, and Nebula brands.
Most vehicles under these brands feature exterior design similarities to models from Bugatti, Rolls-Royce, and M-Hero.
Dreame stated that it has collaborated with the University of California (UC), Berkeley. This university is a top public research institution with a history dating back to 1868.
Dreame has a long-term goal to create AI capable of controlling the entire vehicle, from perception and decision-making to chassis and drive systems.
Currently, Dreame is developing continuous learning systems, multi-agent architectures, and computing platforms.
The company said it has brought its engineers together with Berkeley researchers in a session focused on artificial intelligence and intelligent transportation.
Dreame will share the latest updates at an event in Silicon Valley on 27 April. The event is reported to include new products and core technologies.
In addition to the performance-focused electric Nebula Next vehicle from Dreame, the company also introduced the Nebula Next 01X crossover with electromagnetic suspension and powertrain options with extended range.
Other features include two chips with peak computing power of 2,000 TOPS and an electromechanical braking (EMB) system. The vehicle is said to begin mass production in 2027.
Dreame also hinted at a solid-state battery “Starry Sky Crystal Core Power” with a cell-level capacity of 60 Ah (ampere-hours). Company officials stated that Dreame will begin small-volume deliveries this year.
The newly introduced battery has an energy density above 450 Wh/kg and a pack integration efficiency of 85 percent.
This battery is also claimed to charge from 30-80 percent in 10 minutes, which is considerably slower compared to the latest solutions from BYD, Geely, and CATL.