CES 2026: Geely Unveils G-ASD Next-Gen ADAS

Geely has unveiled its next-generation assisted driving (ADAS) technology at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Known as Geely Afari Smart Driving, or G-ASD, the system is designed to support Level 3 autonomy and is already operating in several Lynk & Co models.

The system is developed by Afari Technology, a Chongqing-based company under the Geely-owned Lifan Group. Afari focuses on applying artificial intelligence to automotive systems, an approach Geely refers to as its “AI + Auto” strategy. The company has also attracted investment from Mercedes-Benz, which recently acquired a 3% stake for RMB1.34 billion (RM778 million).

Before G-ASD, Afari’s assisted driving software was branded G-Pilot. It was offered in multiple configurations, from H1 through to H9, with each tier differentiated by sensor setup, computing power and the level of AI integration. 

At the core of G-ASD is what Geely calls the World Action Model, or WAM. The company describes it as a behavioural framework that allows vehicles to interpret their surroundings more intuitively and refine their responses over time, with the goal of making assisted driving feel more natural.

The system runs on Geely’s full-domain AI 2.0 platform, which adopts a modular and standardised architecture. According to the company, this enables a more consistent understanding of distance, speed, object movement and everyday driving behaviour, while improving coordination across vehicle systems.

WAM draws on data from a wide range of sources, including autonomous driving datasets, cockpit interactions, vehicle sensor inputs, CAN bus signals and selected external data. A large language model processes this information and enables control over the powertrain, chassis, body electronics and in-car functions. The cloud-based model is said to exceed 100 billion parameters.

Despite the software update, the underlying hardware remains unchanged from the previous generation. The G-ASD H7 configuration uses 31 sensors paired with Nvidia’s Drive Thor processor, delivering up to 700 TOPS of computing performance. The more advanced H9 version employs two Drive Thor chips, doubling output to 1,400 TOPS.

Geely plans to introduce high-speed Level 3 and low-speed Level 4 capabilities within the year, including functions intended for robotaxi operations, subject to regulatory approval and operating conditions.

The first rollout of G-ASD arrived via an over-the-air update on the Lynk & Co 900 SUV, which was showcased in Las Vegas during CES. One of the key additions is door-to-door autonomous parking, allowing the vehicle to navigate multi-storey underground car parks, ramps and access gates. The system has since been deployed across other Lynk & Co models as well.

Source: CarNewsChina