Stellantis, BlackBerry QNX and AWS launch the virtual cockpit, transforming the software engineering from all internal parts of the vehicle.
09-01-2024 18:59 - EVENTS
Among the leading global automakers, Stellantis NV has led the creation of the world's first virtual cockpit platform as part of its Stellantis Virtual Engineering Workbench (VEW), which reduces infotainment development times by up to 100 times compared to previous processes. The new platform leverages BlackBerry 's QNX® Hypervisor in the Cloud , which is currently in early access on the AWS Marketplace in the QNX Accelerate suite of cloud-based tools. Stellantis is now able to generate realistic virtual versions of a car's controls and systems, making them work just like in a real vehicle, but without the need to modify the main software that manages them, reducing, in some cases, just 24 hours what previously would have required months of development.
Access to the QNX Hypervisor via the AWS Marketplace allows Stellantis to integrate an ultra-high performance virtual cockpit (HPC) simulation into a cloud environment. The industry's first platform for developing mixed-criticality, multi-OS embedded applications, includes QNX Hypervisor Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) and industry-standard hardware interfaces, defined in the VirtIO Trout v1.2 standard. With tools such as virtualization of graphics, audio, and input peripherals such as touchscreen/mouse/keyboard, there is little to no difference between running QNX Hypervisor-based systems in the cloud versus real hardware.
Software is a key element for Stellantis to deliver clean, safe and affordable mobility, as outlined in the Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan, and is the driving force behind the AI-based STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit and STLA AutoDrive technology platforms . In 2022, Stellantis chose AWS as its preferred cloud provider for vehicle platforms, and the two companies began working on the purpose-built VEW in Stellantis.
By adopting a software-driven approach and using QNX Hypervisor in the cloud, Stellantis can speed up customer feedback sessions and, with minimal effort, replicate the in-cabin experience of a specific model and specific brand, making real-time changes to optimize the driver's experience. This real-time feedback capability, supported by low-latency access to the cloud, allows Stellantis to obtain valuable suggestions from customers, and immediate feedback from developers for the creation of future infotainment features and applications.
By adopting a software-driven approach and using QNX Hypervisor in the cloud, Stellantis can speed up customer feedback sessions and, with minimal effort, replicate the in-cabin experience of a specific model and specific brand, making real-time changes to optimize the driver's experience. This real-time feedback capability, supported by low-latency access to the cloud, allows Stellantis to obtain valuable suggestions from customers, and immediate feedback from developers for the creation of future infotainment features and applications.
VirtIO standard interfaces are also used by automotive partners to scale their offerings across OEMs and enable plug-and-play across the OEM landscape. Recognizing the benefits, AWS fully supports the VirtIO industry standard for HPC cockpit cloud simulation.
BlackBerry QNX launched QNX Accelerate in January 2023 with a portfolio that initially includes QNX® Neutrino® RTOS 7.1 and QNX® OS for Safety 2.2.3, each delivered as Amazon Machine Images allowing QNX customers to run a QNX OS seamlessly native on AWS cloud hardware. The early access version of QNX Hypervisor in the Cloud is available immediately and global availability will be announced during 2024.
An unbranded demonstration of the technology is available at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) taking place January 9-12, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visit the BlackBerry stand n. 4224 in West Hall.
BlackBerry QNX launched QNX Accelerate in January 2023 with a portfolio that initially includes QNX® Neutrino® RTOS 7.1 and QNX® OS for Safety 2.2.3, each delivered as Amazon Machine Images allowing QNX customers to run a QNX OS seamlessly native on AWS cloud hardware. The early access version of QNX Hypervisor in the Cloud is available immediately and global availability will be announced during 2024.
An unbranded demonstration of the technology is available at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) taking place January 9-12, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visit the BlackBerry stand n. 4224 in West Hall.