Cerence Inc., a global leader in conversational AI-powered user experiences, has announced the integration of its Audio AI suite into HARMAN’s AudioworX platform. AudioworX is a comprehensive toolkit that streamlines the development of high-quality automotive audio products. This collaboration merges Cerence AI’s expertise in automotive audio innovation with HARMAN’s cutting-edge audio framework, delivering enhanced clarity, safety, and comfort to drivers and passengers.
With the integration, HARMAN AudioworX now incorporates Cerence Speech Signal Enhancement (SSE), In-Car Communication (ICC), and Emergency Vehicle Detection (EVD) all designed to improve in-vehicle audio performance and safety.
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HARMAN AudioworX provides automakers with intuitive, efficient tools to tune and control audio algorithms, speeding up production timelines while ensuring premium sound quality. By embedding Cerence SSE and ICC, automakers can now offer advanced features that create clearer, more comfortable communication inside the car.
SSE uses smart speech tech to cut background noise, focus on the speaker’s voice, and make calls and voice assistant responses clearer and easier to understand. ICC serves as an in-vehicle intercom system, enabling effortless communication between the driver and passengers particularly beneficial for larger vehicles, where shouting or turning around becomes a safety risk.
Additionally, EVD integrates directly with the vehicle’s assistant to detect and alert drivers of approaching police cars, ambulances, and fire trucks. Leveraging existing microphones, it accurately identifies a wide range of emergency siren patterns and determines their direction, helping drivers respond promptly and safely.
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“The car can be a noisy space, and Cerence’s Audio AI suite is built to help drivers, passengers, and vehicle assistants both listen and be heard, while also helping keep them safe,” said Nils Schanz, Executive Vice President, Product & Technology, Cerence AI. “This integration with HARMAN AudioworX expands access to our key technologies, allowing automakers to deliver superior voice interactions that prioritize safety, clarity, and passenger comfort. By combining our expertise with HARMAN’s innovative audio solutions, we are driving the future of the in-car experience.”
Rajesh Chilukuri, Sr. Director, Car Audio at HARMAN, emphasized the growing demand for intelligent and personalized in-car environments:
“Expectations for vehicles are no longer limited to performance and reliability; today’s drivers and passengers demand integrated, personalized experiences that match the smart devices they use daily. Meeting these expectations while racing against development timelines is a formidable challenge. AudioworX simplifies this process so OEMs can deploy a suite of in-vehicle experiences, faster,” he said. “We are thrilled to partner with Cerence AI to bring their advanced Audio AI capabilities to AudioworX. This collaboration is a key step in our shared vision for creating more intuitive and immersive in-car environments.”
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Source – Globenewswire
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