{
  "id": 12102038,
  "title": "MathWorks And MapmyIndia Mappls Collaborate To Accelerate ADAS Validation For Indian Roads",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/mathworks-and-mapmyindia-mappls-collaborate-to-accelerate-adas",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-05T07:11:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/mathworks-and-mapmyindia-mappls-collaborate-to-accelerate-adas-validation-for-indian-roads"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 5, 2026, MapmyIndia Mappls, a division of C.E. Info Systems Limited, forged a partnership with MathWorks, a trailblazer in mathematical computing software. This collaboration aims to merge MapmyIndia's high-definition (HD) maps with MathWorks' MATLAB, Simulink, and RoadRunner workflows, priming it for use in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) development.\n\nThe integration empowers automotive engineers to craft realistic Indian road and traffic simulations, effectively shortening the validation process within the development cycle. It facilitates the creation of digital twins of Indian road landscapes and the testing of ADAS controllers in a Model-Based Design environment.\n\nIndian roads pose unique challenges - dense traffic, inconsistent lane behavior, and varied infrastructure. MapmyIndia's HD maps, however, address these concerns by incorporating lane-level road geometry, traffic controls, and India-specific elements such as speed breakers, potholes, and faded lane markings.\n\nSapna Ahuja, President of the Automotive business and Chief Operating Officer at MapmyIndia Mappls, highlighted the company's HD maps' ability to encapsulate the scale and complexity of Indian roads. Ahuja further emphasized that this collaboration with MathWorks would empower engineers to simulate true-to-life Indian driving conditions and expedite ADAS solutions specifically for India.\n\nVijayalayan R., Senior Manager of Automotive at MathWorks, echoed this sentiment, stating that virtual validation is crucial for ADAS development in India. R. added that the integration of MapmyIndia's HD maps with MathWorks' tools would enable engineers to test ADAS algorithms at an earlier stage, thereby reducing the dependence on physical testing.\n\nThis alliance extends the MathWorks ecosystem, aligning location intelligence with Model-Based Design workflows for simulation, algorithm development, and validation. The partnership is part of a five-year agreement, underscoring a long-term commitment to advancing automotive technology in India.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: C.E. Info Systems Limited (MapmyIndia Mappls) on 5 October 2026, announced a collaboration with MathWorks, a developer of mathematical computing software, to integrate MapmyIndia's high-definition (HD) maps with MathWorks' MATLAB, Simulink, and RoadRunner workflows. Enhancing ADAS Development The integration will enable automotive engineers to simulate realistic Indian road and traffic…",
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}