WeAreDevelopers LIVE Nov 6, 2021

On developing smartphones on wheels

Hans-Jürgen Eidler

Vehicles are now complex hybrid architectures blending real-time systems with heavy AI compute. Discover the software revolution turning cars into continuously evolving smartphones on wheels.

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#1 about 9 min

Welcome and agenda overview for the mobility workshop

An introduction to the software-driven future of mobility and the foundational structure of the session.

#2 about 13 min

Navigating the digital workspace and interactive attendee check-in

How adjusting to the digital workspace enables effective group ideation on future automotive concepts.

#3 about 7 min

Global mega trends shaping the future of mobility

How connectivity, urbanization, and energy efficiency drive software innovation within the centralized vehicle ecosystem.

#4 about 6 min

Real world mobility use cases and platform innovations

Exploring active development projects like real-time road signature mapping and autonomous driverless parking.

#5 about 19 min

Brainstorming required features for the road signature service

Gathering expectations for system reliability, interactive alerts, and exact vehicle localization precision.

#6 about 12 min

Planning the software architecture and communication technology stack

Designing resilient processing nodes and network protocols that support centralized automotive data environments.

#7 about 12 min

Identifying system risks and collaborative ecosystem legal challenges

Addressing critical cybersecurity threats, shared system accountability, and emerging collaboration models in automotive engineering.

#8 about 13 min

Audience questions on self driving evolution and legal progress

Explaining the technical software boundaries and government regulations dictating the adoption pace of autonomous driving.

#9 about 10 min

Tackling functional complexity with localized vehicle electronic architectures

How advanced microprocessors and robust continuous deployment pipelines manage growing software demands inside intelligent vehicles.

#10 about 15 min

Organizational touchpoints and final checkout for prospective developers

Highlighting open research environments and diverse technical teams actively shaping cutting-edge decentralized mobility solutions.

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