Valeo co-supervised five engineering students at Polytech Paris-Saclay to build the first generation of the blind cane GPS system, co-developed with the Raspberry Pi and the ESP32 firmware.
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The white cane tells you where to put your foot. GPS tells you where to go. But at the kerb, at the moment you decide whether to step out, nothing speaks. That gap is wh…
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Valeo
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- Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
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- Paris, FR
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
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Valeo is a leading global automotive technology company, Tier 1 supplier partnering with major automakers and mobility players worldwide, as well as a global aftermarket service. We innovate to drive the transition toward safer and more sustainable mobility, leveraging deep engineering expertise to solve the industry's most complex challenges. Our growth is powered by technological and industrial leadership across the macro-trends transforming global transportation: - Electrification & Powertrain Systems: Engineering next-generation high-voltage and low-voltage solutions, advanced thermal management, and e-mobility architectures to accelerate vehicle decarbonization. - Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV), enabled and accelerated notably by Valeo Domain Controllers and Zonal Controllers. - Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS): Developing cutting-edge perception sensors, radar, LiDAR, and safety software fundamental to autonomous driving and Euro NCAP compliance. - In-Cabin Experience Re-invention: Redefining the interior architecture with smart interfaces, human-machine interaction (HMI), and connected technologies for the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV). - Intelligent Lighting Systems: Pioneering smart visibility solutions, adaptive lighting software, and dynamic exterior projections that enhance road safety and branding. At Valeo, AI is embedded at every level. From utilizing Generative AI to accelerate development of products and embedded software, automated testing, and deploying AI in manufacturing for predictive maintenance and quality control, to AI embedded in our technologies. As an epicenter of automotive innovation, Valeo bridges the gap between R&D and massive industrial scalability to deliver next-gen mobility solutions. Annual Sales: €20.9 billion in sales (2025) As of Feb. 26, 2026: - 100,000+ employees across 29 countries - 149 manufacturing plants & 19 distribution platforms - 59 Research and Development Centers pioneering automotive R&D
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