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HERE and Pioneer showcase connected solutions at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025
These solutions are designed to transform the riding experience, with a focus on safety, connectivity and scalability, addressing the needs of India’s rapidly expanding two-wheeler market.
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HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, and Pioneer Corporation, a global leader in vehicle electronics, are debuting their innovative connected devices for two-wheelers in Asia-Pacific (APAC) at a joint showcase during India’s Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, held from January 17 to 22.
The Pioneer Smart Display and Ride Recorder devices will be featured at the HERE booth located at Bharat Mandapam, Hall 11.
Transforming two-wheeler mobility
The Smart Display and Ride Recorder devices are designed as OEM-branded retrofit accessories that can be catered to the unique needs of India’s rapidly growing two-wheeler market, including rising costs, pollution, safety concerns and complex infrastructure. These solutions integrate seamlessly with smartphones to enhance navigation and connectivity through cost-effective, scalable hardware powered by the HERE SDK.
The HERE SDK is a set of tools and application programming interfaces offering access to a wide range of location features, including mapping, routing, geocoding, search, traffic, transit and indoor navigation. Designed for cross-platform development on iOS, Android and Flutter, it supports efficient and versatile application development, including embedded navigation for vehicles, two-wheelers and trucks. The HERE SDK also powers mobile apps with features syncing directions from mobile to the two-wheeler seamlessly, fleet management and additional location-aware services, including EV charging and safety alerts.
Smart Display: Enhancing safety and connectivity
The Smart Display is a sleek, easy-to-install device that enhances the two-wheeler riding experience with advanced features powered by the Pioneer RIDE CONNECT SDK. Key features include:
- Crash detection and eCall: Built-in sensors and algorithms enable automatic or manual emergency alerts via a smartphone app.
- Seamless connectivity: Stable Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection ensures low power consumption while delivering cloud- and smartphone-integrated services.
- Real-time information: Provides navigation, speed limit alerts, speed camera warnings, traffic updates and weather insights, all powered by the HERE SDK.
- Vehicle data monitoring: Displays vital information such as tire pressure and EV range, ensuring a safer, more informed ride.
- Ride Recorder: AI-powered dashcam for two-wheelers
The Ride Recorder is a compact dashcam tailored for two-wheelers. It combines safety, connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered analytics. Key features include:
- Crash detection and eCall: Integrated sensor and algorithm offer emergency alert capabilities, supplemented by a manual SOS button for security.
- Generative AI analytics: Processes accident footage, sensor data, and map information to generate detailed reports for eCall Centers and insurance providers.
- Seamless integration: Compatible with existing smartphone apps for scalable, flexible solutions tailored for automotive OEMs.
Meeting the needs of India’s two-wheeler market
This collaboration between Pioneer and HERE brings together their respective hardware and location intelligence expertise to create a scalable solution for India’s expanding two-wheeler market. It addresses key industry demands by offering enhanced connectivity through an integrated ecosystem linking riders, devices and the cloud. The solution prioritizes safety with rider-specific precise navigation and real-time updates designed to navigate the dynamic and complex nature of India’s road infrastructure, all while ensuring affordability through cost-effective, retrofittable devices.
This collaboration between Pioneer and HERE brings together their respective hardware and location intelligence expertise to create a scalable solution for India’s expanding two-wheeler market. It addresses key industry demands by offering enhanced connectivity through an integrated ecosystem linking riders, devices and the cloud. The solution prioritizes safety with rider-specific precise navigation and real-time updates designed to navigate the dynamic and complex nature of India’s road infrastructure, all while ensuring affordability through cost-effective, retrofittable devices.
