DXC forges AI collaborations to drive innovation in mobility sector

DXC Technology has announced new collaborations with three AI startups aimed at enhancing artificial intelligence integration within the automotive and manufacturing sectors.

DXC has partnered with Seattle-based robotics startup Acumino, Dubai-based AI localisation company CAMB.AI, and Berlin-based startup GreenMatterAI to bring advanced AI solutions to market. These collaborations are supported through DXC's association with STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play, a platform that promotes partnerships between early-stage innovators and larger enterprises in mobility.

Karim Jeribi, Vice President Global Industries at DXC Technology, explained the purpose of these partnerships.

"We strive to transform breakthrough innovation to deliver real-world impact at global scale. Through our collaboration with STARTUP AUTOBAHN and the incredible startups in their ecosystem, we're not just experimenting with AI, we're pushing industries forward by solving some of our customers' most pressing challenges," said Karim Jeribi, Vice President Global Industries at DXC Technology. 

DXC's involvement with STARTUP AUTOBAHN has led to the selection of over 100 emerging technology firms and the launch of more than 25 pilot and customer projects, which have focused on applying innovation to real-world scenarios.

Sascha Karimpour, Partner at Plug and Play, discussed the benefits of such collaborations.

"At STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play, our mission is to connect the best startups in the world with industry leaders to drive real-world impact. As industries accelerate their push to integrate AI into mission-critical systems, DXC is an immensely valuable partner to bridge the gap between early innovation and enterprise deployment – co-developing, testing, and scaling emerging technologies to help companies reduce cost, speed time-to-market, and unlock competitive advantage," said Sascha Karimpour, Partner at Plug and Play. 

Robotic intelligence

DXC's partnership with Acumino is focused on utilising general robotic intelligence to deliver scalable automation, especially in settings characterised by complex production lines, varied products and small batch runs. In these environments, established robot solutions can prove inflexible or too costly to implement.

During a recent industry event, Acumino showcased the outcomes of a proof-of-concept study with Schaeffler, a motion technology firm based in Germany. The collaboration leverages Acumino's AI-driven, human-in-the-loop training system and DXC's industrial internet of things (IIoT) experience, allowing robots to learn new tasks more quickly and with enhanced dexterity, supporting broader adoption of intelligent robotics in manufacturing.

This joint project was recognised with the 2025 Global Plug and Play Innovation Award, which highlights productive partnerships that create actionable digital solutions between startups and established industry players.

Speech translation for mobility

CAMB.AI's collaboration with DXC is centred on an AI-based real-time speech translation product designed to enhance traffic interpretation for drivers globally. By integrating this technology within vehicle digital cockpits, drivers will benefit from live translation of conversations, the ability to read multilingual street signs, and receive explanations of traffic rules, thereby facilitating safer travel in diverse linguistic settings.

Synthetic data in manufacturing

GreenMatterAI, the Berlin-headquartered startup, and DXC are working to automate weld inspection in manufacturing using synthetic data. The technology creates high-quality synthetic training datasets and pre-trained computer vision models, which bypasses the need for manual data labelling, addressing traditional challenges encountered with using real-world data for AI training.

The GreenMatterAI solution is designed for integration into existing production processes, supporting more efficient Vision AI applications and enhancing the accuracy of defect detection. According to the information provided, it can reduce rework costs by 25%, potentially delivering annual savings in the millions for manufacturers while enabling broader adoption of automated quality control.

Open innovation focus

DXC states that these initiatives are reflective of its commitment to an open innovation approach, supporting accelerated AI adoption and tangible results for clients. The company has experience delivering solutions that aim to modernise operations and support connected, sustainable mobility in manufacturing and automotive industries.