Caplok Moovit, Intel Wants To Master Autonomous Driving Technology

Peta navigasi Moovit (Moovit)

JAKARTA - Intel's computer chip manufacturer is preparing to acquire Moovit. A company that develops applications based on artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analysis that connects existing transportation routes around the world.

Quoting from Techcrunch, Intel has poured out funds of around US $ 1 billion (US) or around Rp. 15 billion to acquire Moovit. The company, which is based in Israel, is reportedly developing its application for cars with autonomous driving technology.

The reason Intel is so interested in the Moovit app is because this startup has succeeded in combining artificial intelligence technology in analyzing the flow of traffic jams. As a result, drivers can consider the fastest route in a city in real-time, without having to get stuck in traffic.

Since the beginning of the year, Moovit has covered 3,100 cities in 102 countries. This application also comes in 45 languages, which are ready to be used by users as an alternative to digital maps.

When the COVID-19 pandemic occurred, this navigation application launched a checkpoint service for people who were forced to do activities outside the home. These transit points are useful for the community in getting the right mode of transportation in a number of big cities.

Although the number of user activities has decreased drastically, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Moovit keeps updating data and transit locations of its services, allowing drivers to plan the fastest route that remains efficient.

In fact, Intel has invested several times in this Israeli company. Especially after acquiring the Mobileye autonomous car technology, around 15.3 billion US dollars in 2017.