TomTom brings embedded navigation to life
- Published on 11/01/2026 10:40
- Modified on 11/01/2026 11:34
TomTom unveils two strategic partnerships to evolve automotive navigation towards more natural interactions.
Present at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, TomTom announces a significant advancement in the field of onboard navigation by partnering with Visteon to integrate conversational artificial intelligence directly into vehicles. This collaboration is based on the integration of TomTom’s Automotive Navigation Application with Visteon’s cognitiveAI™ platform, specializing in automotive cockpit technologies.
The developed solution relies on a hybrid architecture that combines online and offline processing. Thanks to a proprietary multimodal Vision-Language Model (VLM), the AI is capable of functioning seamlessly regardless of connectivity conditions. Since voice processing is predominantly carried out locally on the vehicle’s embedded electronics, the system’s responsiveness is enhanced while limiting the transmission of sensitive data to the cloud.
In practice, drivers can interact more naturally with their navigation system. Address searches, adding or modifying waypoints, and requests for information about the route or traffic conditions are done by voice, without resorting to rigid commands. This approach aims to simplify usage while reducing distractions while driving.
What could be more natural, then?
TomTom’s Automotive Navigation Application plays a central role in this integration. Already designed for rapid deployment in accordance with automotive standards, it allows equipment manufacturers and automakers to offer customizable navigation experiences ready for large-scale production.
In parallel, TomTom is also strengthening its mapping and navigation solutions through its collaboration with Microsoft. The integration of Azure OpenAI, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Kubernetes Service enhances the TomTom AI Agent, particularly in the areas of voice commands, intelligent routing, and continuous updates via the cloud.
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These two announcements illustrate the evolution of automotive navigation towards more intelligent, conversational systems focused on privacy, in a context where software and AI are playing an increasingly significant role in the driving experience.
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This page is translated from the original post "TomTom fait parler la navigation embarquée" in French.
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