• Advanced Smart Mobility Co., Ltd. (AS Mobi) is deploying Cerence Emergency Vehicle Detection (EVD) within its autonomous bus platform across Japan.
  • Cerence EVD detects approaching emergency vehicles, including ambulances, police vehicles, and fire engines, helping autonomous vehicles respond appropriately and safely.
  • The collaboration highlights the growing importance of emergency vehicle awareness as autonomous transportation services continue to scale and evolve.
     

BURLINGTON, Mass. and TSUKUBA, Japan, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ:CRNC) ("Cerence AI"), a global leader in conversational AI-powered user experiences, today announced that Advanced Smart Mobility Co., Ltd. (AS Mobi) is deploying Cerence Emergency Vehicle Detection (EVD) to support its autonomous bus platform field trials in Japan. The collaboration supports safer transportation journeys, helping autonomous vehicles recognize approaching emergency vehicles and respond appropriately in complex, real-world environments.