Li Auto has restructured its autonomous driving team, appointing senior algorithm expert Zhan Kun to lead the development and integration of the VLA (Vision-Language-Action) foundation model.
- The move centralizes previously scattered language, vision, and action modules across departments.
- This strategic unification is designed to bolster support for advanced autonomous driving and intelligent cockpit features, aligning with the company's long-term goal to become an AI leader by 2030.