Embedded Software Blog

We just wrapped up our google hangout with Alison Chaiken and Ravi Puvalla discussing the use of Linux in automotive systems. It was a pretty interactive discussion and questions covered quite a wide range of topics including AUTOSAR, V2V communication, automotive networks and buses, as well as some opinions from attendees on security and liability. You can view the archive on the event page and post … Read More

vehicle to vehicle communication, AUTOSAR, google hangout, Automotive, v2v communication, v2x comunication, Infotainment, Linux

Voice activated features such as placing calls have been available in automobiles for many years. Today the most advanced systems under development and research are in the areas of autonomous vehicles. At the Embedded World Conference 2013 I was reminded about a car from the 1980’s that already had all these capabilities built in. Yes it was KITT (the Knight Industries Two Thousand)! The car was right … Read More

Linux, Infotainment, Automotive, Automotive IVI, Android, Embedded World, Autonomous Vehicle, AUTOSAR

This year is my first time attending CES and to be honest it’s a little overwhelming to figure out what to do. I at least have some things I know I’m doing that fill in at least a third of my time. It looks like we’ll have quite a few people from Mentor Graphics at the show this year, including our CEO, Walden Rhines. It makes a lot of sense especially for Automotive since Mentor has … Read More

AUTOSAR, CES, Automotive