At CES 2025, Robert Day, representing SOAFEE and the SDV Alliance, discussed the collaborative efforts to advance software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The SDV Alliance, formed in January 2024, unites organizations like AUTOSAR, COVESA, Eclipse SDV, and SOAFEE to harmonize technologies and methodologies essential for realizing SDVs.
A key focus for SOAFEE has been on mixed-criticality systems and cloud-based development. By introducing virtual prototypes, developers can simulate future automotive hardware in the cloud, leveraging Arm-based instances. This approach allows the execution of complete software stacks virtually, facilitating development before physical hardware is available.
Demonstrations at CES showcased the integration of various technologies from alliance members. One such demo utilized the Carla simulator to interface with an NXP i.MX 9 board, featuring a six-core Arm Cortex-A55 processor. This setup simulated a cloud-to-car system, with the simulator providing data inputs to the hardware, which then processed the information in real-time.
The system architecture included the SOAFEE reference framework running on the i.MX 9, hosting containers for diverse applications. These containers encompassed AUTOSAR applications, Eclipse SDV components, and CVASA VSSS, among others. Applications interfaced with the GPU to drive instrument clusters, displaying metrics like speed, with data sourced from the simulator.
A notable feature was the system’s capability to wirelessly transmit data to the cloud. Real-time CPU monitoring was displayed on a separate screen, showcasing low utilization across cores. This data originated from a CPU monitoring application, highlighting the system’s cloud connectivity and real-time diagnostic capabilities.
The advantage of utilizing Arm-based cloud and target hardware lies in the uniformity of instruction sets, eliminating the need for software modifications. Containerization further enhances portability, simplifying the transition of workloads from the cloud to the vehicle.
The SDV Alliance comprises over 500 companies, including overlapping memberships among consortiums. This extensive collaboration underscores the collective commitment to making software-defined vehicles a reality.
The advancements in SDV development are poised to benefit various automotive applications, including in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and autonomous driving technologies. By enabling continuous integration and deployment, the alliance’s efforts aim to enhance the software capabilities that power modern vehicles.
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