FogHorn,
a leading developer of intelligent edge computing software for industrial and
commercial Internet of Things (IoT) applications, today announced its
completion of Program 6 of
Startup Autobahn, the largest
European innovation platform and accelerator connecting leading automotive
organizations with promising startups. FogHorn partnered with sports car
manufacturer Porsche during the 100-day challenge to develop a prototype of
more secure means for drivers to access vehicles by leveraging real-time video
recognition with multi-factor authentication (MFA) measures.
During the Startup Autobahn in Stuttgart, Germany challenge,
Porsche sought to enhance the driver experience, while increasing vehicle
security. Drivers can easily enter their vehicle with real-time face detection
and infrared video processing at the edge coupled with MFA via a device, such
as a personal phone, without the need for a key fob. By leveraging edge
computing, connectivity to the cloud or a network is not necessary for the
driver to access the vehicle. This means that a pre-registered driver need only
walk toward the car for the doors to unlock and resolves safeguarding issues of
key fobs being scanned by car thieves.
"During this 100-day challenge we partnered with FogHorn to
evaluate their capabilities of solving a persistent challenge in the driver
experience of easier access to their vehicle seamlessly - without compromising
on security," said Matthias Hub, IT Project Manager and Prototyper at Porsche.
"This project supports our commitment to put the customer's need in the center
of what we are doing and at the same time using leading edge technologies."
"Through Plug and Play's Startup Autobahn, FogHorn developed
an innovative way for the automotive industry to leverage video analytics with
edge computing to accelerate onboard intelligence," said Chad Boulanger,
managing director of EMEA, at FogHorn. "FogHorn collaborated with Porsche to
create a prototype that enabled drivers to easily access their vehicles, while
minimizing breach or tampering risks."
Startup Autobahn connects industry-leading corporations and
growing tech companies. Through their semi-annual programs, corporate partners
collaborate with startups on an eye-to-eye level to evaluate the fit for both
parties, pilot their technology and drive the ultimate goal - a successful
production-ready implementation.
Demos from FogHorn and other the Program 6 participants will
take place in Stuttgart, Germany on July 16 at Startup Autobahn's Expo Day. For
more information about Startup Autobahn, visit www.startup-autobahn.com. To
learn more about FogHorn's innovative edge intelligence platform and various
industrial and commercial use cases, visit www.foghorn.io.