Parrot Automotive
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| Company type | Société par actions simplifiée |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electronics and software |
| Founded | 1994 (as Parrot) 2015 (as Parrot Automotive) 2017 (as Parrot Faurecia Automotive) |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Jean-Luc Tété (CEO) |
| Products | audio, electronics, and in-car entertainment systems for automotive OEMs |
| Parent | Faurecia |
| Website | http://www.parrot-faurecia-automotive.com |
Parrot Faurecia Automotive SAS is a French tech company that designs, develops and markets infotainment products for passenger vehicles and commercial trucks.
History and products[edit]
The Paris-based tech firm designs its own software, hardware and processors. It is an early adopter of Bluetooth technology and is an associate member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group.[1] Parrot originally stepped into the automotive business in the 2000s, with aftermarket Bluetooth hands free car kits[2] and car radios.[3] In 2011, at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show, the company introduced the first Android-based car radio.[4][5]
In the following years, Parrot's automotive business unit transitioned from aftermarket products for consumers to infotainment platforms and connectivity modules sold directly to car makers or to Tier-1 suppliers. Parrot's technology revolves around connectivity, analog and digital radio, voice processing and recognition. Parrot's head units provide entertainment features for the front and the rear of the vehicle, are mostly Android-based, and support Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.[6] The Simple Box, introduced at CES 2016,[7] enables the vehicle occupants to use their own tablets or smartphones as the main interface with their vehicles.
In 2014, Parrot joined the Open Automotive Alliance,[8] an alliance of auto makers and tech companies fostering the use of Android in the automotive industry. In 2015, Parrot Automotive branched off from Parrot SA to become a fully owned subsidiary. In 2016, Parrot launches Octopus 3+, a TV and radio tuner processor.[9]
In March 2017, Faurecia starts the acquisition project for Parrot Automotive.[10] The company is renamed Parrot Faurecia Automotive. On October 1, 2018, Faurecia completes the acquisition of 100% of Parrot Faurecia Automotive[11]
Parrot Automotive's customers include car makers such as McLaren,[12] Volvo Cars,[13] and Honda.
References[edit]
- ^ Bluetooth. "Member Directory | Bluetooth Technology Website". www.bluetooth.com. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
- ^ Robinson, Gavin (2006-09-12). "Parrot MINIKIT Bluetooth Speakerphone". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
- ^ Lam, Brian (2007-09-27). "Parrot RK8200 Bluetooth Car Stereo Ditches the CD". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
- ^ Miller, Paul (2011-01-04). "Parrot Asteroid car receiver packs Android and apps into your dash". Engadget. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
- ^ Lavrinc, Damon (2012-10-03). "Hands-On With Parrot's Latest (And Maybe Greatest) Android-Powered Head Unit". Wired. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
- ^ Popper, Ben (2015-01-05). "Parrot's new dashboard turns your old clunker into a smart car". The Verge. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
- ^ Spaeth, Alexandre (2016-01-11). "Les startups françaises lauréates du CES 2016 sont …". Les Échos (in French). Retrieved 2016-07-11.
- ^ Kahn, Jordan (2014-06-25). "Open Automotive Alliance partners new & old confirm Android Auto support, aftermarket solutions". 9to5Google. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
- ^ Globe Newswire (2016-05-10). "Parrot unveils its latest SDR chip "O3+"…". CNBC. Retrieved 2019-01-15.
- ^ Faurecia Website (2017-03-27). "Faurecia finalizes its partnership with Parrot Automotive …". Faurecia. Retrieved 2019-01-15.
- ^ Faurecia Website (2018-10-01). "Faurecia completes purchase of Parrot Faurecia Automotive". Faurecia. Retrieved 2019-01-15.
- ^ Lavrinc, Damon (2013-09-03). "The McLaren Supercar Gets a Slick Android Infotainment System". Wired. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
- ^ Goodwin, Antuan (2013-03-08). "Parrot's Asteroid app platform lands in Volvo dashboards - Roadshow". Roadshow. Retrieved 2016-07-11.