In a leap forward for the automotive software industry, Elektrobit unveiled today its open-source operating system (OS) solution, EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications. This innovation marks the world’s first open-source OS solution compliant with automotive functional safety standards.
The solution has achieved a significant milestone by receiving a positive technical assessment for the safety element out of context (SEooC), based on the stringent safety standards ISO 26262 ASIL B and IEC 61508 SIL 2. Historically, the automotive sector has been cautious about integrating free open-source software (FOSS) due to safety requirements. However, with Elektrobit’s latest offering, manufacturers and suppliers can now harness the power of Linux in safety-critical domains such as advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles (AV).
One of the distinguishing features of EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications is its extensive maintenance support of up to 15 years, ensuring security throughout the product’s lifespan. Moreover, the solution promises up to a 50 percent reduction in time to market, thanks to faster development cycles facilitated by open-source software, leading to substantial cost savings. Transparency, flexibility, and security further underscore the advantages of open source over proprietary software.
Mike Robertson, Chief Product Officer and Managing Director at Elektrobit, expressed pride in the company’s pioneering achievement, stating, “This is a revolutionary step forward for automotive software; many in the industry have been striving towards this goal.” Robertson highlighted the potential for consumers to experience enhanced software-defined vehicles on roads sooner, with seamless over-the-air updates akin to those seen in smartphones.
Collaboration with industry leaders such as Arm and Canonical underscores the significance of Elektrobit’s breakthrough in accelerating the transition to software-defined mobility. Dipti Vachani, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Automotive Line of Business at Arm, emphasized the non-negotiable nature of safety in the mobility sector and hailed the collaboration as a significant milestone.
Bertrand Boisseau, Automotive Sector Lead at Canonical, echoed Vachani’s sentiments, expressing excitement about contributing to Elektrobit’s initiative to bridge the gap between safety-critical requirements and open-source software.
EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications is now available for project integration globally, offering a transformative solution for the automotive industry’s evolving landscape. Interested parties can learn more about the solution through Elektrobit’s website or experience a live demonstration at Auto China in Beijing.
Elektrobit, a recognized leader in embedded and connected software products and services for the automotive industry, has consistently driven innovation with over 35 years of industry experience. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Continental, Elektrobit continues to push the boundaries of automotive software, offering flexible and innovative solutions to meet evolving industry needs. For more information about Elektrobit and its ground breaking solutions, visit elektrobit.com.