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World Congress 2022 • Jun 15, 2022

For the Cars and the Curious: Android Drift

Stephan Schuster

How are developers safely bringing multi-screen experiences natively to the dashboard? Dive into Android Automotive OS to see how Kotlin and Jetpack Compose power tomorrow's smart vehicles.

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#1 about 2 min

Introducing software engineering for electric vehicle prototypes

Creating a comprehensive software suite for concept cars requires integrating various safety, entertainment, and adaptability features.

#2 about 3 min

Processing data and visualizing interfaces across multiple vehicle displays

Managing diverse usage contexts requires adapting human-machine interfaces across numerous screens and sensors simultaneously.

#3 about 3 min

Standardizing vehicle software architecture and infotainment operating systems

Connecting instrument clusters and infotainment systems involves using standardized platforms alongside specialized operating systems.

#4 about 2 min

Differentiating standalone automotive operating systems from projected mobile experiences

Integrating an operating system directly into the head unit offers deeper vehicle access compared to decoupled mobile projection tools.

#5 about 3 min

Building a custom in-vehicle infotainment system from source

Combining the open-source codebase with hardware-specific drivers enables original equipment manufacturers to create localized car functionalities.

#6 about 4 min

Understanding the layered architecture and hardware abstraction levels

The lower-level core system relies on an extended kernel, hardware interfaces, and efficient runtime environments to manage critical device features.

#7 about 3 min

Developing customized native applications for automotive user interfaces

Implementing original equipment manufacturer applications requires modern native tools and a component-driven architecture to maintain strict safety standards.

#8 about 3 min

Adapting third-party mobile applications for automotive safety standards

Using specialized template libraries simplifies adapting existing mobile functionality to strict vehicle interface requirements without excessive visual distractions.

#9 about 3 min

Generating dynamic user interface themes using centralized design tokens

A connected toolchain seamlessly translates design tokens from initial mockups into runtime resource overlays across the target system.

#10 about 2 min

Addressing data collection and application safety in smart vehicles

Ensuring application safety involves strict manual checks while local regulations govern the extent of cloud-based telemetry collection.

#11 about 6 min

Interfacing with core vehicle systems and handling software permissions

Abstracting hardware networks to expose vehicle properties enables adaptive applications that enforce access using robust kernel-level security rules.

Matching moments

2:53 min

Understanding the foundations of the Android Automotive system

Maxim Lebold +1 · WWC 2023

6:46 min

Comparing tethered Android Auto protocols with native Automotive OS

Fedor Tсymbal · LIVE

3:18 min

Adopting Android natively to scale automotive applications

Maxim Lebold +1 · WWC 2023

2:26 min

Securing vehicle systems through Android permission management

Maxim Lebold +1 · WWC 2023

9:13 min

Tackling functional complexity with localized vehicle electronic architectures

Hans-Jürgen Eidler · LIVE

1:09 min

Managing the complexity of modern car software architectures

Jan Zawadzki · LIVE

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