Elektrobit has achieved a new milestone in software-defined mobility with the certification of its EB corbos Hypervisor by TÜV SÜD. The certification, meeting the ISO 26262 ASIL B standard for automotive safety, designates EB corbos Hypervisor as a Safety Element out of Context (SEooC). This step supports the automotive sector’s progress toward adopting open-source operating systems across all vehicle functions, including safety-critical applications.
EB corbos Hypervisor underpins EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications, hosting essential safety monitor modules. Earlier this year, TÜV NORD’s positive assessment of EB corbos Linux on the basis of ISO 26262 ASIL B and IEC 61508 SIL 2 validated the technical foundation for safety compliance. With TÜV SÜD’s certification of EB corbos Hypervisor, Elektrobit is advancing the future of cost-effective, secure, and streamlined software development for mobility.
“This certification is a major achievement as we work towards full safety compliance for EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications according to global automotive standards,” said Mike Robertson, Elektrobit’s Chief Product Officer and Managing Director. “Our goal is to support the industry’s shift to software-defined mobility with solutions that ensure vehicle safety and security.”
EB corbos Hypervisor is a microkernel-based OS with virtualization support, built on the open-source L4Re Operating System Framework developed by Kernkonzept GmbH. L4Re, which received high-level security certification from Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) in 2024, serves as a robust foundation for Elektrobit’s hypervisor on the powerful ARMv8-A architecture.
“Leveraging the L4Re framework and its virtualization technology allows Elektrobit to offer a flexible, independent hypervisor solution to customers,” said Dr.-Ing. Adam Lackorzynski, founder and CTO of Kernkonzept. “We’re pleased with the success of our partnership with Elektrobit, especially in achieving this important safety certification.” A longtime advocate for open-source software, Elektrobit continues to contribute code to the community while enhancing the safety of EB corbos Hypervisor.
It is a globally recognized provider of cutting-edge embedded and connected software products and services for the automotive industry. With over 35 years of industry experience, Elektrobit’s technology powers more than five billion devices across 600 million vehicles worldwide.
The company specializes in innovative and adaptable solutions for vehicle software infrastructure, connectivity, security, automated driving tools, and user experience. Operating as an independently-managed subsidiary of Continental, Elektrobit continues to drive advancements in automotive software, supporting manufacturers and suppliers in developing next-generation mobility solutions.
