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Date: August 3rd, 2022

Android Automotive OS – an Overview

Summary

Software the new core compentence

There is currently a lot of movement around the topic of ‘software oriented vehicle‘, parallel approaches and different cooperations. Software is becoming a core competence. The topic of the OS – operating system plays a particularly central role here.

Android Automotive is not Android Auto

First of all, it is important to note: Android Automotive OS ≠ Android Auto. Because although both systems have many things in common, one is pre-installed as a fixed operation system in the vehicle and the other can only be used in combination with a smartphone.

Important to know:

  • Android Automotive is a operation system (AAOS) and completly based on Android OS (same code basis as Android for Smartphones!)
  • AAOS is Open-Source (part of AOSP: android open source project) and can be used for free!
  • AAOS is running on a HPC (high performance computer) (see article: The change in the vehicle E/E-Architectures)
  • AAOS is enhanced with automotive-specific requirements, features and technologies. Android Automotive will be a turnkey full-stack automotive infotainment platform
  • AAOS has a very clear and easy to learn interface (user experience)

Software oriented vehicle

As vehicles become increasingly connected (see article: Innovation 2022 – CCI Study), the software and thus the vehicle-related operating system is becoming a new core competence in the automotive industry.
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