U.S.-based truck maker Harbinger makes advancements towards autonomous driving and ADAS
Harbinger has acquired autonomous driving company Phantom AI. In addition to this acquisition, Harbinger and ZF Group’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) business unit for passenger cars are also announcing a deal to license Phantom AI’s computer vision for its passenger car ADAS products.
Harbinger, which has recently launched new business line called Industria, announced it has acquired autonomous driving company Phantom AI. In addition to this acquisition, Harbinger and ZF Group’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) business unit for passenger cars are also announcing a deal to license Phantom AI’s computer vision for its passenger car ADAS products.
Harbinger will also incorporate Phantom AI’s computer vision into its medium-duty electric and hybrid vehicles in 2026, including emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, and more.
Harbinger to partner with Phantom AI
Phantom AI was co-founded by former Tesla ADAS engineer Hyunggi Cho and former Hyundai driver-assistance and autonomous-driving engineer Chan Kyu Lee, both of whom bring deep experience in developing and deploying ADAS technologies for major vehicle manufacturers. ZF will license Phantom AI’s computer vision for its passenger car ADAS products, and will work towards providing more advanced autonomous driving capabilities in the future.
The American truck maker has created a driver-centric vehicle with improved suspension and handling features designed to improve driver comfort and reduce fatigue, an important consideration for large fleets. Prior to the addition of Phantom AI’s technology, Harbinger trucks already included modern safety and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features including backup cameras with dynamic trajectory, virtual bumpers, acoustic vehicle alerting systems (AVAS), and more.
“Our acquisition of Phantom AI and partnership with ZF are pivotal milestones for Harbinger as we expand beyond commercial vehicles and enter new segments for the first time,” said John Harris, Co-Founder and CEO, Harbinger. “We are combining Phantom AI’s computer vision with ZF’s global reach and leadership in automotive systems to unlock an entirely new revenue stream of software services and autonomy. At the same time, we are incorporating even more advanced driver assistance and safety features into our medium-duty vehicles, which is something our large Fortune 500 customers have been asking for.”
