Developing Automotive Cockpits of the Future
The growth of automotive cockpits has exploded over the past decade. General functions such as steering, accelerating, braking along with entertainment equipment and navigation aids have evolved into infotainment systems heavily fortified by advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Advanced cockpits are not only preferred by consumers, but also they are the stepping stones for autonomous cars. The driver can do multiple things such as browse websites, watch movies, look at maps, and more.
User-centered design is as vital as in-car infotainment. As automakers integrate techs like GPS navigation, internet, and satellite radio and so on, it is essential for the manufacturers to study human-machine interaction. According to experts, forming a combination of successfully integrated attractive new features while limiting the information processing burden on the driver is critical. Leading company Qualcomm Technologies has partnered with Green Hills Software to support global automakers and Tier-1 suppliers by building all in one multicore-based electronic control unit (ECU) based on Android and Linux infotainment processing. This unit is going to be the Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) certified.
The final product will be known as Qualcomm Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platform. Multiple technologies from Green Hills Software such as INTEGRITY Multivisor secure virtualization, INTEGRITY real-time operating system (RTOS), and MULTI ASIL D-qualified software development environment are going to be an integral part of the platform. An automotive cockpit must be compliant to the automotive safety standards, and the platform is ISO 26262 certified. Read more…
