TechCrunch reported on Dec. 7, 2017 that Honda has announced a partnership with Chinese AI startup SenseTime to help power its self‑driving car efforts. The move signals Honda’s decision to put artificial intelligence at the center of its autonomous‑vehicle strategy.
SenseTime is described in the piece as a Chinese “unicorn,” valued at more than $1 billion. The company recently closed a $410 million funding round and counts Qualcomm among its investors — details that underscore why Honda would seek its expertise.
According to the article, the partnership is aimed at advancing the autonomous cars Honda plans for the future by leveraging SenseTime’s AI capabilities. For Honda, the deal represents a clear effort to accelerate development by collaborating with a leading AI firm; for SenseTime, it’s a high‑profile partnership that reinforces its role in the growing autonomous‑vehicle ecosystem.
Reported by Jon Russell, the story frames the Honda–SenseTime tie‑up as another example of traditional automakers turning to specialized AI companies to help bring self‑driving vehicles closer to reality.
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