Elektrobit and ETAS have announced the launch of a fully integrated advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) software foundation that combines EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications with the ETAS Vehicle Software Platform Suite ADAS profile. The new solution is being showcased at the JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 in Yokohama, Japan.
The integrated platform has been developed to simplify and accelerate ADAS software integration for automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers by delivering operating system and middleware components in a pre-integrated environment. The companies stated that the coordinated software foundation is designed to reduce integration complexity, lower development risks, and support scalable deployment across next-generation software-defined vehicles.
At the core of the solution is EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications, a key element of Elektrobit’s software-defined vehicle platform, paired with ETAS’ deterministic automotive-grade middleware technology. Together, the integrated software stack provides a production-ready platform intended to support the development of safety-oriented ADAS systems while enabling greater flexibility compared to proprietary operating systems.
The companies noted that the software foundation can already be integrated into existing automotive software stacks and vehicle programs, allowing OEMs and suppliers to conduct pilot projects and early production evaluations. According to ETAS, the growing complexity of ADAS development requires software platforms capable of handling massive data processing demands while meeting strict functional safety requirements.
Dr Tobias Kreuzinger, Head of Product Field Compute Middleware at ETAS, said the collaboration enables automotive manufacturers to efficiently support ASIL-B safety requirements within Linux-based systems while benefiting from proven middleware capabilities tailored for ADAS applications. “The integrated platform delivers a robust and production-capable software foundation that supports faster development of safer ADAS systems,” he said.
The demonstration at the Yokohama exposition highlights the viability of safety-enabled Linux environments for automotive applications when combined with deterministic middleware and coordinated software architecture. The companies believe the integrated offering addresses increasing industry demand for scalable and safety-focused software platforms capable of supporting evolving autonomous and assisted driving technologies.
Dr Moritz Neukirchner, Head of Cross-Portfolio Growth and Alliances at Elektrobit, said modern ADAS programs increasingly require mature and scalable software foundations that can support multiple vehicle architectures while reducing engineering complexity. “As a core component of our software-defined vehicle platform, EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications helps lower integration effort, reduce program risk, and improve developer productivity. Together with ETAS, we are delivering a coordinated ADAS software foundation that supports faster deployment and lower development costs,” he said.
Elektrobit, a subsidiary of AUMOVIO, provides automotive software solutions powering more than 630 million vehicles worldwide. ETAS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, specializes in automotive middleware, cybersecurity, development tools, and software engineering solutions supporting the advancement of software-defined vehicles.
