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Navigation Data Standard

The worldwide standard
for map data in
automotive eco-systems

Connected

NDS is for in-vehicle navigation and for ADAS and e-horizon safety systems. It is for mobile companion apps, connected car cloud solutions, and for autonomous driving.
It evolves with the market needs as NDS is for the automotive industry, by the automotive industry.

Flexible

NDS offers a well-defined spec for how to store map data and it allows flexibility for customized user experiences.

The NDS specification covers the data model, storage format, interfaces, and protocols.

Worldwide

NDS maps work worldwide and are globally adopted. 

NDS members and map coverage include North America, EMEA, APAC, including China, South Korea, and Japan.

NDS is more than a map:
It’s how we will drive tomorrow

Tomorrow’s vehicles will combine map and sensor data for advanced driving automation.
A standardized map will provide location references enabling the fusion of map and sensor data. We, the NDS Association members, believe that a common map standard is essential for creating a network effect. Because the automotive industry needs to work together on sharing data:

The automotive industry needs to work together on sharing data

And we believe, maps should serve as a common location reference, the common canvas on which vehicle and infrastructure sensor data combine to paint a realistic picture of the world. The map helps the car understand the world around it. And the map also includes the data that vehicle and infrastructure sensors cannot provide.

The map required for automated driving is a high definition map that enables vehicles to precisely locate themselves and data to be geo-referenced to precise locations. NDS offers the data specification for this kind of high definition map. Organized into specific building blocks, the data is layered with interconnected references. Distinct building blocks are defined for lane level data, localization data, obstacles data, and the routing building block with the link network and road topology. The combination of all these building blocks is designed specifically to support automated driving. In addition to a full database, the data relevant for automated driving can be rendered in tile form via an API.

NDS.Live

NDS.Live is the new generation of the worldwide standard for map data in automotive eco-system.  It caters to the need for most recent and accurate map data to support ADAS and automated driving, and to the transition of navigation from pure offline to hybrid/online. Data can be made available as tiles, but also along driving paths, or just as a point-based data feature.

NDS.Live enables cloud connected dynamic data, addresses the growth of map data in size, and the need to update only what needs updating over a data connection.

The NDS Association is making the NDS.Live specification available to everyone. Read more here.

NDS.Live is designed with a highly modularized architecture that enables scale across usage scenarios in the car, in the edge network (5G), and in the cloud. It supports various data types and data providers, e.g. thin data layers for EV charging, parking, zoning, and custom road attribution. Furthermore, NDS.Live widens the scope of the NDS map data format to better include online map services and dynamic map management.

You can find out more in our free webinar.

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You can also start developing with the NDS.Live spec right away.

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NDS Association

  • Use NDS specification and technologies in your automotive projects
  • Actively join the working sessions to define additions and future versions of NDS to meet your needs
  • Use the NDS testing, validation, and certification tools
  • Our members benefit from various testing, validation, and certification tools. But it’s not only the software that we offer – read more about NDS Tooling here.

The NDS Association members are car manufacturers, application/compiler developers, as well as map and service providers.

The NDS standardization work is organized by the NDS Association, a legal entity according to German Law, who owns shared IP and safeguards members from litigation between members on foreground IP owned by the individual members.

News & Updates

Blog Article

How NDS.Live supports Hybrid Navigation

28. November 2024
NDS.Live supports hybrid navigation, switching seamlessly between a cloud service and a local service in the vehicle.
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Blog Article

“NDS.Live helps with configurability, consistency and standardization”

7. November 2024
Juniper Gujral explains how TomTom uses NDS.Live for Orbis maps, a seamless integrated map to support all use cases.
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Blog Article

Nine Conceptual Differences between NDS.Live and NDS.Classic

24. October 2024
Conceptual differences between NDS.Classic and NDS.Live that have been collected based on frequently asked questions.
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Open-Source Data for NDS Maps – challenges and opportunities

10. October 2024
Open-source mapping data can be beneficial for enriching NDS Maps, but there are also challenges to consider.
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Blog Article

NDS.Live for Vehicle Conditions Featuring Goodyear SightLine

27. September 2024
NDS.Live and Goodyear SightLine can use road characteristics and vehicle-specific conditions to improve navigation and driver assistance.
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A look into the crystal ball: NDS Roadmap 2024 to 2026

12. September 2024
The NDS Roadmap outlines strategic goals and focus areas the association is aiming to achieve over the next three years.
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Interview

ITS World Congress 2024: Relevance of NDS.Live in Intelligent Transport Systems

3. September 2024
Ottó Nyírő will visit this year’s ITS World Congress in Dubai from September 16 to 20 to represent NDS.
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Blog Article

Pretty Special: What to consider in Rare Map Situations

22. August 2024
Rare map situations can be supported by new approaches. The NDS Association has its finger on the pulse of the times.
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New NDS.Live MapViewer: Interactive visualization of detailed map data

6. August 2024
The NDS.Live MapViewer is now beyond its initial stages. Why not try it out for yourself? Visit the NDS.Live Developer Portal.
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Blog article

Hello customer! What consumers want from their in-vehicle systems

23. July 2024
NDS Association: When it comes to automotive innovation, the expectations and wishes of consumers play a central role.
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How new E/E architectures impact software design

9. July 2024
New E/E architectures impact the way how automotive software is designed. A common data standard such as NDS is crucial.
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How IntelliMapLab helps to nurture the NDS Community with Young Talent

20. June 2024
How IntelliMapLab helps to nurture the NDS Community with Young Talent.
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NDS Public Conference 2024 a Major Success

13. June 2024
The NDS Conference 2024 was a testament to the growing interest and relevance of the Navigation Data Standard.
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News

Get to know the agenda of the OADF 2024!

11. June 2024
You can now read the agenda for the free and online Open Auto Drive Forum (OADF) event on June 24.
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Interview

“NDS members can accelerate innovation and reduce development costs”

28. May 2024
The new NDS chairman Martin Pfeifle talks about his plans, trends, and challenges for the automotive future.
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Blog Article

TomTom chooses NDS.Live for new Orbis Map

23. May 2024
In the new TomTom Orbis Maps data layers are accessible through one unified delivery service, powered by NDS.Live.
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Blog Article

NDS Public Conference’s agenda online now

7. May 2024
Where will the future of navigation lead? Find out at NDS Conference 2024 on June 6.
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News

OADF on June 24th: You can register now!

2. May 2024
NDS members and interests parties can now register for the free and online Open Auto Drive Forum (OADF) event on June 24.
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News

NDS welcomes Steffen Kuhn as new OADF Speaker

22. April 2024
NDS welcomes Steffen Kuhn, new speaker of the Open Auto Drive Forum (OADF).
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Perfect overview: How NDS.Live helps to structure data

16. April 2024
How is data structured in NDS.Live? An overview for developers in the navigation environment.
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News

Register now for the NDS Public Conference 2024

9. April 2024
Register now for the NDS Public Conference 2024 on June 6, 2024, in Frankfurt and online.
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Blog Article

NDS.Live Localization Module offers numerous possibilities

13. March 2024
The NDS.Live Localization Module provides different types of localization objects to support localization use cases.
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Save the Date: NDS Conference 2024

5. March 2024
Where will the future of navigation lead? Find out at NDS Conference 2024 on June 6.
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Blog Article

“NDS.Live has brought a fundamental change in content and collaboration.”

20. February 2024
Former NDS chairman Martin Schleicher talks about changes and challenges within the navigation industry and the NDS.
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Blog article

New NDS Special Interest Group (SIG) for enhanced C++ support in zserio

13. February 2024
The NDS has started a zserio C++ Special Interest Group (SIG) to underpin their commitment to ongoing enhancement.
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Blog article

Autonomous driving will pick up speed in 2024

30. January 2024
NDS.Live’s Smart Layer Service supports developments in autonomous driving. One example is HERE’s HD Live Maps.
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Navigation trends at CES – News from some of our NDS members

25. January 2024
Many well-known NDS members visited CES 2024 to show their exciting innovations in navigation, autonomous driving and more.
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Blog article

How NDS.Live supports HD map development

15. January 2024
HD maps make modern mobility more efficient. NDS.Live supports the development of innovative maps.
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Blog Article

How to validate and certify NDS.Live services

13. December 2023
The NDS Association provides tools and processes for validating and certifying NDS.Live services.
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Blog Article

NDS welcomes Martin Pfeifle as its new chairman

11. December 2023
The NDS Association welcomes its new chairman, navigation database expert Dr. Martin Pfeifle.
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Blog Article

Location data increasingly important: NDS supports compliance with NCAP safety requirements

30. November 2023
NDS.Live supports all types of data freshness and provides map data for NCAP in a standardized way.
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Blog Article

How a common data standard can support e-mobility adoption

16. November 2023
How NDS can significantly spur on e-mobility adoption by addressing key challenges in the EV ecosystem.
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Blog article

Cybersecurity challenges and how to overcome them

31. October 2023
The common data standard for map data and navigation, NDS, can help navigation developers comply with data security regulations such as ISO/SAE 21434.
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Blog article

How NDS.Live Helps with ISA Compliance

24. October 2023
The EU's ISA regulation includes numerous challenges. NDS.Live supports ISA compliant map development.
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Blog article

NDS.Live HD Maps and Autosar SOME/IP: a perfect match

12. October 2023
In a new AUTOSAR brochure NDS Chairman Martin Schleicher writes about the importance of strong partners for future mobility.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Eco-Routing Attribute Values in NDS.Live

10. October 2023
Eco-routing is enabled by the provision of infrastructural data . Read on how the NDS.Live specification is supporting eco-routing.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Empowering sensor data with NDS

26. September 2023
Single source sensor data from cameras, LiDAR or radar often isn’t sufficient. NDS helps to map many different data types.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Why NDS chose zserio as its serialization format

18. September 2023
When it comes to serialization, NDS relies on zserio. NDS Technical Lead Fabian Klebert explains why.
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BLOG ARTICLE

NDS Roadmap: What lies ahead?

11. September 2023
The NDS Roadmap addresses key trends in the navigation industry. Ottó Nyírő explains what it’s all about.
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BLOG ARTICLE

NDS and Intellias in “Automobilwoche”

5. September 2023
Standardized data ensure more flexibility for automotive development. Read more about Intellias and NDS in Automobilwoche.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Special ISA hurdles for trucks and buses

3. August 2023
ISA challenges for trucks and buses: NDS allows two speed limits to reflect different vehicle types and requirements.
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BLOG ARTICLE

TomTom is using NDS to keep maps up to date

20. July 2023
TomTom offers modular, plug-and-play runtime maps that are ready for use in NDS software applications.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Two Days of Navigation Innovation: The NDS Tooling Days 2023

11. July 2023
NDS Tooling Days were a compelling gathering into the fascinating world of the Navigation Data Standard (NDS).
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BLOG ARTICLE

NDS Helps to Overcome International Navigation Challenges (Part 2)

4. July 2023
Modular and flexible options in NDS help to develop consistent navigation maps.
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EVENT

A Look Back at the 5th NDS Public Conference

20. June 2023
Looking back at the 5th NDS Public Conference, with technological achievements, best practices, NDS.Live and navigation trends.
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EVENT

Looking back at the 19th Open AutoDrive Forum Event

6. June 2023
Learn more about what our industry experts shared about the latest advancements in standardization for automated and autonomous driving at the 19th OADF Event in Chicago.
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NEWS

NDS welcomes ZF as a new member

23. May 2023
We are honored to welcome ZF as a new member to the NDS Association.
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EVENT

Let’s connect at the NDS Tooling Days on 28th and 29th June!

12. May 2023
Meet fellow NDS developers at the NDS Tooling Days 2023, 28 – 29 June, in Groebenzell near Munich.
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NEWS

NDS partners with AUTOSAR

5. May 2023
NDS partners with AUTOSAR to use SOME/IP as the middleware for in-vehicle communications regarding NDS.Live.
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EVENT

What’s happening at the NDS Public Conference 2023?

18. April 2023
Check out the agenda for the 5th NDS Public Conference in Munich on May 24 – and don’t forget to register for the event!
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BLOG ARTICLE

NDS helps to overcome international navigation challenges (Part 1)

12. April 2023
Modular and flexible options in NDS help to develop consistent navigation maps.
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EVENT

What awaits you at the 19th Open Auto Drive Forum Event in Chicago?

30. March 2023
Check out the agenda for the 19th Open Auto Drive Forum Event to see what we will discuss in Chicago.
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NEWS

Intellias joins the NDS Association

21. March 2023
We are happy to welcome Intellias as a new member of the NDS Association.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Happy Birthday, Gerhard Mercator!

3. March 2023
NDS commemorates Gerhard Mercator. The Navigation Data Standard, like Mercator, is committed to more homogeny in navigation.
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EVENT

Join us at the 19th Open Auto Drive Forum Event in Chicago!

21. February 2023
Register now for the 19th Open Auto Drive Forum event in Chicago on May 9th.
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EVENT

NDS Public Conference 2023 – Save the date!

14. February 2023
Registration is now open! Join us on May 24, 2023, in Munich to learn more about what’s happening for NDS.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Challenges in GNSS positioning: Hurdles developers have to overcome

9. February 2023
Challenges in positioning: HD GNSS provides sub-meter positioning.
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NEWS

NNG iGO.AHEAD offers minimal data consumption and flexibility gains with NDS.Live

19. January 2023
NNG iGO.AHEAD offers significant data size reductions with new version of NDS.Live within an ISA solution.
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NEWS

How to model a roundabout with multiple lanes

20. December 2022
NDS.Live Best Practice: How to model a roundabout with crossing lanes.
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NEWS

Focus on automated driving and security: 18th Open AutoDrive Forum (OADF)

8. December 2022
18th Open AutoDrive Forum (OADF) provided insights about autonomous driving trends and developments.
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NEWS

E-mobility requires holistic navigation approaches to deliver full power

3. November 2022
Future-proof e-mobility requires strong navigation solutions and an internationally standardized data format.
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NEWS

Closed-loop testing of automated driving functions powered by NDS maps

26. October 2022
BMW and dSPACE are using NDS and OpenDrive maps for automated driving simulations.
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NEWS

Mappls MapmyIndia joins NDS Association

12. October 2022
NDS Association welcomes MapmyIndia as a new member.
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NEWS

Panel discussion: Dependable HD maps for safe automated driving

5. October 2022
Recap of the expert panel discussion at ITS World Congress 2022 about dependable HD maps for safe automated driving.
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NEWS

NDS.Live and NDS.Classic: What’s the deal?

21. September 2022
NDS.Classic and NDS.Live: worldwide standard for map data in automotive eco-system.
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NEWS

Meet our DatabaseInspector, your analysis and visualization companion

15. September 2022
With the NDS DatabaseInspector developers can inspect NDS.Classic SQLite databases and analyze, visualize and modify their contents. It is available to all NDS members.
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NEWS

V2X and HD maps complement each other for safer and automated driving

3. August 2022
Mobile standards such as 5G and other innovative technologies will drive V2X trend. Location accuracy and more precise HD maps require wider adoption.
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USE CASE

NDS.Live in practice: Benefits of a tile-based map update approach

27. July 2022
Woven Planet using NDS.Live: Andrew Calkins explains a tile-based approach to map updates for faster developments in ADAS and navigation.
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NEWS

User survey: How NDS is and will be used

20. July 2022
58 per cent name interoperability as the main advantage of using NDS.
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EVENT RECAP

17th Open Auto Drive Forum shows trends and developments in autonomous driving

5. July 2022
Exciting insights into the world of autonomous driving at the 17th Open Auto Drive Forum. OADF offers opportunity for industry exchange and networking.
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EVENT RECAP

What’s new in the NDS user world: Review of our 4th Public Conference

28. June 2022
The 4th NDS Public Conference brought exciting insights into the world of driver assistance, automated driving, and navigation. See NDS.Live use cases from Woven Planet, NNG, Navinfo Europe/Mapscape, HERE, BMW and dSPACE. Watch the presentation videos and download the slides.
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NEWS

The more standardized, the better: Indoor parking maps for seamless arrival and departure

21. June 2022
NDS members are constantly working on enhancements for user-centric parking maps and beyond.
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NEWS

Navigation systems from the driver’s perspective: data security and user-friendliness particularly important

14. June 2022
Consumers see embedded navigation systems as essential features of new cars. NDS helps automotive eco-system companies to meet customer requirements.
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NEWS

Mapviewer improvements: NDS LiveLab version 2022.4 now available

8. June 2022
New features, improvements and fixes: NDS LiveLab 2022.4 has some news for developers.
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NEWS

Focus on agility: Modularity is key in navigation development

10. May 2022
Find out more about the modular capabilities of NDS.Live
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NEWS

LiveLab offers easy entry to Python and NDS.Live

3. May 2022
LiveLab allows easy entry to Python and NDS.Live.
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NEWS

NDS.Live specification now openly accessible

25. April 2022
NDS.Live, the new generation of NDS standard for map data in connected automotive eco-systems is now openly available for development.
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NEWS

TomTom and Webfleet offer solution for professional drivers using NDS maps

11. April 2022
Navigation for all types of vehicles: New integrated solution for professional drivers and fleet managers using NDS based TomTom GO Fleet and WEBFLEET Work App.
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NEWS

NDS Conference 2022: Join online or on-site in Frankfurt

30. March 2022
Meet our newest members and learn more about NDS.live use cases, on May 18th between 8 am and 2 pm CET at the NDS Conference 2022.
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NEWS

17th Open Auto Drive Forum: Join us online or on-site in Frankfurt!

29. March 2022
The next OADF will take place on May 17. Join us for the latest news and updates on data standardization in autonomous driving.
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NEWS

Dynamic Map Platform relies on NDS for navigation excellence and future strength

7. March 2022
NDS Association welcomes Dynamic Map Platform as a new member.
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NEWS

NDS Association welcomes electric car manufacturer NIO

24. February 2022
With NIO, we welcome our first all-electric auto OEM to the NDS Association.
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NEWS

Parkopedia joins the Navigation Data Standard Association to drive a globally standardized format for automotive-grade indoor navigation

15. February 2022
Reliable real-time data and standardized data interfaces are essential for Parkopedia’s parking solutions. The UK-based company has joined the NDS Association.
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NEWS

How Woven Planet is using NDS.Live to deliver HD map data efficiently and cost-effectively

31. January 2022
Read more about insights shared by Woven Planet on using NDS.Live to enable HD Map product integration.
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NEWS

NNG Navigation SDK supports innovative navigation experience

20. January 2022
What to look out for when planning new mobility and navigation projects.
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NEWS

NDS meets MBUX: Daimler at the 3rd NDS Public Conference

21. December 2021
Learn more about Daimler´s contribution to the 3rd NDS Public Conference and follow Nihat Küçük along from Daimler´s first steps with NDS all the way to the new EQS Hyperscreen.
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NEWS

Autonomous driving gains speed: NDS and HD Live Map support Level 3 drive automation

16. December 2021
HERE and NDS support new Drive Pilot, the world’s first commercially available SAE Level 3 automated driving system.
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NEWS

Vehicle positioning based on Visual Inertial Odometry (VIO) gains importance

10. December 2021
Visual inertial odometry algorithms help to position vehicles continuously and reliably.
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NEWS

How HD map data in NDS enables features beyond Automated Driving

25. November 2021
The complexity of creating and maintaining an HD map should not be underestimated. It’s an important basis for future autonomous driving.
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NEWS

Harman supports NDS.Live with Java reference architecture

10. November 2021
Harman, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., supports NDS.Live with Java reference architecture.
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NEWS

On the road to sustainability: Holistic data concepts are needed

26. October 2021
To act more sustainably, there must be a holistic rethinking that affects the activity of the NDS Association and many other areas.
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NEWS

Happy 12th birthday, NDS! Steady on the way to uniform navigation data

14. October 2021
NDS Association’s 12th birthday is a great occasion to reflect and celebrate achievements of the past, but also an incentive to develop new ideas, win new members, and to further inspire the industry.
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NEWS

Exciting industry insights at the 16th Open Auto Drive Forum

27. September 2021
Exciting industry insights at the 16th Open Auto Drive Forum. OADF opportunity to optimize future developments and connect industry players.
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ONLINE EVENT

Open AutoDrive Forum – join and get updates on autonomous driving data standards

7. September 2021
Join the Open AutoDrive Forum on Sep 14th! The keynotes are focussed on HD Maps. As always, updates by the OADF member organizations are provided.
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NEWS

NDS.Live Automated Valet Parking Task Force introduces the future of parking

26. August 2021
NDS.Live Automated Valet Parking Task Force shows first results with a live demonstration at the IAA Mobility
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BLOG ARTICLE

Who we are: NDS member JOYNEXT

28. July 2021
NDS member and NDS.Live partner JOYNEXT is determined to shape the future of connected, automated and autonomous driving.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Up to speed: The EU’s Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) Regulation and why it needs live map data

13. July 2021
In order to meet the approval criteria of the EU ISA Regulation and guarantee customer satisfaction, OEMs should combine camera and map data for ISA solutions.
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NEWS

Strong partner since the start: Meet NNG

6. July 2021
Since 2015, global software supplier NNG has supported NDS with experts for the development of innovative solutions.
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BLOG ARTICLE

NDS.Live Joint Development Team welcomes Harman and TomTom

29. June 2021
Harman and TomTom have joined the NDS.Live Joint Development Team to help speed up the advancement of the standard even further
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EVENT RECAP

Looking back on the 3rd NDS Public Conference

22. June 2021
The 3rd NDS Public Conference is a wrap. With presentations by Daimler, HERE, Hitachi, Momenta, Renault, and an update on NDS.Live as well as a future outlook, the event was rich with insights. View the event's presentation videos and download the slides.
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EVENT

NDS Public Conference 2021 – Join us online!

27. May 2021
The 3rd NDS Public Conference awaits: Learn more about NDS and our ecosystem. Join the free virtual event on June 8th.
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EVENT RECAP

Advancements in standardization for autonomous driving – the Open AutoDrive Forum Event

20. May 2021
The 15th OADF event focused on advancements in standardization for autonomous driving - with a keynote on IT standards and how they can contribute to the engineering and operation of autonomous vehicles.
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BLOG ARTICLE

HERE Navigation Map delivers NDS promise of compatibility and interoperability

11. May 2021
HERE offers two standardized, ready-to-implement NDS products: “HERE Navigation Map” and “HERE ADAS Map”
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BLOG ARTICLE

Who we are: NavInfo brings smart mobility to life

5. May 2021
Navinfo builds on the NDS.Live standard for the next generation of high-resolution maps for connected and autonomous driving.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Data for all: Simulating logical road networks with OpenDRIVE

22. April 2021
OpenDRIVE is a high precision road network specification that enables driving simulation applications. Learn more about how NDS supports OpenDrive.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Data for all: Next-generation transport with SIP-adus

13. April 2021
SIP-adus fosters joint research and collaborations to make the next generation of transport a reality for the Japan market and beyond.
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ONLINE EVENT

Open AutoDrive Forum – join and get updates on autonomous driving data standards

8. April 2021
Join the Open AutoDrive Forum on May 6th and get an update on what the member organizations are up to with respect to automated driving.
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EVENT RECAP

Delivering map data layers the smart way with NDS.Live – watch the webinar recording now

31. March 2021
Missed our webinar about “Delivering Data Layers the Smart Way with NDS.Live”? No worries, we have you covered with a recording. Watch the video.
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NEWS

Momenta joins the NDS Association

25. March 2021
Welcome aboard, Momenta! We’re happy to welcome a new member with a focus on automated driving and HD Maps to the NDS Association.
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EVENT

Delivering map data layers the smart way with NDS.Live – join our free webinar!

18. March 2021
Join us on Mar 25th between 9-10 am CET for a free webinar about delivering map data layers the smart way with NDS.Live.
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EVENT RECAP

Reducing data consumption with NDS.Live – watch the webinar recording now

17. March 2021
Missed our webinar about “Reducing Data Consumption with NDS.Live”? No worries, we have you covered with a recording. Watch the video.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Connected cars: Telenav and NDS make driving a safer, smarter and delightful experience

11. March 2021
NDS member Telenav makes connected cars a reality with location-based services.
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EVENT

Reducing data consumption for ISA using NDS.Live – join our free webinar!

4. March 2021
Join us on Mar 11th between 9-10 am CET for a free webinar about how to reduce map data consumption for ISA with NDS.Live.
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EVENT RECAP

NDS.Live – watch the webinar recording now

2. March 2021
Missed our webinar about “What is NDS.Live”? No worries, we have you covered with a recording. Watch the video.
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EVENT

What is NDS.Live? Join our free webinar!

11. February 2021
Join us on Feb 25 between 9-10 am CET for a free webinar about NDS.Live, the automotive industry standard for connected map data services.
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EVENT RECAP

NDS.Live for Intelligent Speed Assistance – watch the webinar recording now

8. February 2021
Missed our webinar about “The advantages for NDS.Live for Intelligent Speed Assistance”? Well, we have you covered with a recording. Watch the video.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Who we are: HERE Technologies, founding member of NDS

28. January 2021
NDS founding member HERE Technologies has been at the forefront of NDS development right from the start.
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EVENT

Intelligent Speed Assist and NDS.Live: Join our free webinar!

21. January 2021
We’re starting 2021 with a free webinar series about the intricacies and use cases for NDS.Live. First up: How NDS.Live can support Intelligent Speed Assistance systems.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Future of Navigation: What’s next for NDS?

13. January 2021
In 2020 we launched NDS.Live. What’s up next? Let’s take a look at what to expect for the future of navigation in 2021 and beyond.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Data for all: TN-ITS connects road authorities and map providers

2. December 2020
The idea is simple: Road authorities know best about traffic signs and regulations. TN-ITS makes sure this information finds its way into map data and eventually your car.
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NEWS

TomTom delivers NDS-based maps, software and services for FCA’s Uconnect 5

26. November 2020
TomTom to supply NDS-based maps, navigation software as well as connected services for FCA’s new Uconnect 5 in-vehicle infotainment system.
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BLOG ARTICLE

NDS.Live Launch at NDS Public Conference

23. November 2020
It’s finally here: The NDS.Live launch at the NDS Public Conference officially introduced the new specification.
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NEWS

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles joins NDS

11. November 2020
NDS welcomes a new member: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles joins the NDS Association.
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BLOG ARTICLE

How BMW works with NDS: Data standards help developing autonomous driving for multiple markets

3. November 2020
BMW’s Hannah Theuer shares the challenges when developing ADAS and Automated Driving software for multiple markets and the benefits when working with data standards.
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NEWS

NDS and TomTom navigation power Peugeot 208, European Car of the Year 2020

27. October 2020
The Peugeot 208 is equipped with TomTom’s full stack navigation, including NDS maps.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Who we are: NDS member Elektrobit

19. October 2020
It’s time to get to know the NDS members: Learn more about automotive software specialist and NDS member Elektrobit and their ground-breaking work.
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EVENT RECAP

The 2nd NDS Public Conference in Review

2. October 2020
The 2nd NDS Public Conference is a wrap. The event was run in "hybrid" mode: Online and offline. View the event's presentations' videos and download the slides.
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NEWS

TomTom introduces NDS-based TomTom GO Navigation app

24. September 2020
Based on map data in NDS format, the TomTom GO Navigation App offers offline navigation and many additional services.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Data for all: Sharing Travel and Traffic Information with TISA

18. September 2020
NDS partner TISA provides quality Travel and Traffic Information for drivers.
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EVENT

14th OADF Event – join online on Sept. 23!

9. September 2020
Learn more about OADF and standardization for autonomous driving and join us online for the 14th OADF Event on September 23!
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EVENT

NDS Public Conference 2020 – join us online

31. August 2020
Learn more about NDS, the worldwide standard for map data in automotive eco-systems at the NDS Public Conference 2020. Free and online on September 24th.
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NEWS

New NDS Member: Hitachi, Ltd.

24. August 2020
The NDS Association is happy to welcome Hitachi, Ltd. as a new member.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Data for all: Enabling autonomous driving with ADASIS

19. August 2020
NDS partner ADASIS enables driver assistance systems to access navigation data for predictive driving features.
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NEWS

On the road with NDS: New Volkswagen Golf VIII

11. August 2020
The new Volkswagen Golf VIII features navigation based on the NDS map format.
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EVENT

Recap of the 13th Open Auto Drive Forum event – a successful virtual meeting

28. July 2020
Automotive experts from all over the world met for the first completely virtual Open Auto Drive Forum event.
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NEWS

First implementation of NDS.Live started by NDS members’ joint development team

20. July 2020
NDS members Elektrobit, HERE, JoyNext, NavInfo and NNG are joining forces to make NDS.Live ready for its release later this summer.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Data for all: Sharing sensor data with SENSORIS

9. July 2020
NDS partner SENSORIS is a global platform for the standardization of in-vehicle sensor data and its efficient exchange.
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NEWS

Open Auto Drive Forum on July 9th – meet autonomous driving data standard stakeholders online

2. July 2020
The OADF is a discussion platform driving standardization in the area of autonomous driving. The next event is an online meeting – you are invited!
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BLOG ARTICLE

Elektrobit and NDS:
an electronic horizon for R&D

17. June 2020
With the EB robinos Predictor Eval Kit, NDS member Elektrobit offers a R&D tool for an NDS-based electronic horizon.
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NEWS

NDS member Preh Car Connect
becomes JOYNEXT

10. June 2020
Automotive supplier Joyson Electronics bundles its activities in the areas of infotainment and connectivity.
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BLOG ARTICLE

The Open AutoDrive Forum OADF

2. June 2020
The Open AutoDrive Forum (OADF) supports an open exchange of ideas and solutions across several standards for autonomous driving.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Working Groups: Shaping the future of NDS

18. May 2020
For the automotive industry, from the automotive industry: Working groups are where we come together to fine-tune NDS.
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BLOG ARTICLE

NDS.Live: Modules, Registries and SmartLayers

5. May 2020
NDS.Live (Part 4 of 4): The “Internet of automotive map data” is based on three pillars that guarantee adaptability and reliability: Modules, Service Registries, and SmartLayers.
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BLOG ARTICLE

NDS.Live: How we enable sharing data

21. April 2020
NDS.Live (Part 3 of 4): Did you know that NDS.Live distributes not only map data, but also all information to correctly filter and use it? Read here how large amounts of data can be shared and interpreted correctly via service interfaces.
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BLOG ARTICLE

NDS.Live: Finding the best map data structure

15. April 2020
NDS.Live (Part 2 of 4): How do we structure the incredible amount of map data so everyone gets the information they need, when they need it?
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BLOG ARTICLE

NDS.Live: An NDS update for the future of navigation

7. April 2020
NDS.Live (Part 1 of 4): With new technology, new use cases for map data and much more map information, it’s time for an NDS update: NDS.Live.
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NEWS

New NDS Member: INAVI Systems

31. March 2020
The NDS Association is happy to welcome INAVI Systems of Korea as a new member.
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NEWS

Subaru chooses NDS maps for new US models

26. March 2020
Subaru has selected NDS member TomTom to supply maps and navigation software for their latest infotainment system.
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NEWS

Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio navigate with NDS maps

10. March 2020
The NDS maps from TomTom, complete with ADAS features and traffic and travel services, ensure a safe and efficient driver experience.
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NEWS

Fuel savings for trucks with NDS maps

24. February 2020
Map data in NDS provides information about the road ahead for predictive driving, supporting fuel savings of up to 5%.
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NEWS

New NDS Member: Toyota Research Institute Advanced Development

17. February 2020
The NDS Association is happy to welcome Toyota Research Institute Advanced Development, Inc. (TRI-AD) as a new member.
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NEWS

Huawei joins NDS Association

13. February 2020
The NDS Association is happy to announce that Huawei has joined the organization.
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BLOG ARTICLE

ADAS: Your Car Becomes Smarter and Smarter

21. January 2020
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) alone make life safer and easier for drivers, but in combination with map data in NDS format, they become genius.
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EVENT

Meet with autonomous driving data standard stakeholders at the Open Auto Drive Forum

17. December 2019
CANCELED and RESCHEDULED to July -- Meet with key stakeholders of data standards used by self-driving cars meet at the next Open Auto Drive Forum event in Beijing.
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NEWS

New Volkswagen ID.3 finds its way with NDS

12. December 2019
The first of Volkswagen’s new generation of fully electric vehicles uses map data in NDS format.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Map and sensor data: Finding a common language

28. November 2019
Automated driving relies on precise map and sensor data. But how can we make sure that data is shared seamlessly amongst a variety of in-car systems?
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NEWS

NDS introduces Signature FTX 1.0

21. November 2019
Learn more about the new NDS Signature extension that defines data structures to enable the authentication of map data for end-to-end protection.
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EVENT RECAP

Recap: 26th Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress in Singapore

15. November 2019
At ITS World Congress, we discussed how key aspects of data standardization support the integration of automated vehicles into digital infrastructure.
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BLOG ARTICLE

From papyrus to digital maps: A short history

8. November 2019
Our desire to depict the world around us dates back to the Stone Age – creating maps may be a genuinely human instinct. Let us take a moment to appreciate what a revolutionary concept they are, and how we make digital maps work.
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NEWS

NDS introduces Location FTX 1.0

30. October 2019
Our new extension enables the referencing of two separate data sets in one vehicle. It utilizes virtual locations that can be used in both maps.
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NEWS

NDS at ITS World Congress Singapore 2019

14. October 2019
The 26th ITS World Congress is on from October 21st to 25th 2019 in Singapore. It is the world’s leading transport technology congress and the NDS Association will be there exhibiting and participating in a panel discussion.
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BLOG ARTICLE

NDS and ADASIS pave the way for autonomous driving

10. October 2019
ADASIS is an open group with the goal to define an exchanging information protocol between map database, ADAS and automated driving applications. The protocol is aligned to the NDS map format and is thereby greatly adding to driving comfort, efficiency, and enhancing ADAS applications.
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BLOG ARTICLE

NDS Tools: Providing Our Members With Everything They Need

1. October 2019
NDS offers a set of online and offline tools that cover multiple areas of application – starting with defining the standard up till analyzing and transforming NDS maps.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Quality Controlled Maps: The NDS Validation and Certification Process

27. September 2019
The NDS validation and certification process ensures that NDS map databases are according to spec and that shared intellectual property is protected.
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NEWS

TomTom Boosts Electric Revolution with Tools to Beat Range Anxiety

20. September 2019
TomTom’s EV APIs address consumer reservations that are a factor for speed of wide-spread adoption of electric vehicles.
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NEWS

Delta-compressed Map Streaming: Smart Navigation at Low Costs

10. September 2019
NDS Association member, NNG, has developed a novel technique for reducing the cellular data load for NDS cloud-based navigation.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Automated Vehicles Require Intelligent HD Maps for Reliable and Safe Driving

4. September 2019
The level of risk minimization offered by automated driving relies on data collected by HD maps. We outline how companies and industries collaborate to drive the best results.
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BLOG ARTICLE

How the Product Definition Group shapes NDS’ future

22. August 2019
The Product Definition Group (PDG) is a working group of the NDS Association, which defines the Product Roadmap of NDS and keeps it up to date. Here is why that is important.
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NEWS

Map Data On-Demand – Innovation in NDS Map Streaming as a Service

14. August 2019
Leading automotive software supplier and NDS Association member NNG applies its navigation expertise to NDS map updates.
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BLOG ARTICLE

What Makes A Common Map Data Standard Essential for Autonomous Driving

6. August 2019
In this blog article, we set out why a common map standard is highly desirable for all car manufacturers and suppliers.
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NEWS

Tencent is welcomed as the newest member of the NDS association!

22. July 2019
We, the NDS association members, are very happy to welcome the leading Internet-based value-added services provider in China with over 1billion users, Tencent Holding Limited, as a member of the NDS association.
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NEWS

Electric Vehicles are Powered by Voltage – and NDS

19. July 2019
Bosch’s Convenience Charging Service powered by NDS maps and making use of the NDS volatile location ID concept will keep you rolling in your electric vehicle anytime.
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NEWS

Always Up to Date – Over the Air!

8. July 2019
NDS association member HERE provides monthly map updates to their customers, whereby only changes in the map are downloaded.
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NEWS

First In-Car Navigation System from Two Different Suppliers

5. July 2019
The suppliers use different navigation engines, but share the same maps for all markets globally. NDS made the process much easier.
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EVENT RECAP

Looking Back at the NDS Tooling Days 2019

4. July 2019
More than 50 people attended our Tooling Days event in June. We had lots of fun together, learned much and went home with many new ideas.
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NEWS

New and Improved TomTom GO Navigation App for iOS

3. July 2019
New features include real-time online navigation, moving lane guidance, and compatibility with Apple CarPlay, amongst others.
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EVENT RECAP

Full House at the 1st NDS Public Conference!

28. June 2019
120 guests attended the 1st NDS Public Conference on June 13th in Munich, Germany. We look back at the event and provide all presentations for download.
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NEWS

Efficient Map Updates with TomTom IQ Maps

The TomTom IQ maps, which use the NDS specification, automatically detect the most relevant parts of the map and download them in the background.
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WHITE PAPER

NDS White Paper:
The Benefits of a Common Map Data Standard for Autonomous Driving

Our white paper lays out the NDS view point on sensor data, the need for common data standards, and why map data is important for autonomous driving.
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NEWS

NDS.Live: The New Generation of Map Data Format

19. June 2019
NDS launches new version of worldwide standard for modern connectivity with the cloud and 5G.
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EVENT

NDS Tooling Days 2019

17. June 2019
Don't miss this two-day event of knowledge sharing with the NDS community and fellow developers.
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EVENT RECAP

Record Attendance at the 12th Open Auto Drive Forum

14. June 2019
Taking place in Munich at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, the 12th OADF brought together the NDS community and industry experts.
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