QNX Launches Industry-First Automotive Software Solution to Accelerate Digital Cockpit Development
QNX, a BlackBerry division, has launched QNX Cabin, a groundbreaking cloud-based framework for developing digital cockpits in vehicles. This innovative solution enables OEMs to virtualize cockpit development in the cloud, allowing teams to design, test, and refine code before implementing it on production hardware.
The platform addresses the challenges of developing mixed-criticality environments, combining safety-critical features with consumer applications through virtualization and VirtIO interface. A major APAC-based OEM has already adopted the solution to enhance development efficiency.
QNX Cabin is hardware-agnostic and supports various input methods, including touch, voice, and gesture controls. The platform will be demonstrated at CES 2025 with integrations from partners like Seeing Machines for Driver Monitoring Systems and dSPACE for software-in-the-loop testing.
QNX, una divisione di BlackBerry, ha lanciato QNX Cabin, un innovativo framework basato sul cloud per lo sviluppo di cockpit digitali nei veicoli. Questa soluzione all'avanguardia consente ai produttori di attrezzature originali (OEM) di virtualizzare lo sviluppo del cockpit nel cloud, permettendo ai team di progettare, testare e perfezionare il codice prima di implementarlo sull'hardware di produzione.
La piattaforma affronta le sfide dello sviluppo di ambienti a criticità mista, combinando funzioni critiche per la sicurezza con applicazioni destinate ai consumatori tramite virtualizzazione e interfaccia VirtIO. Un importante OEM con sede nell'APAC ha già adottato la soluzione per migliorare l'efficienza dello sviluppo.
QNX Cabin è indipendente dall'hardware e supporta vari metodi di input, tra cui tocco, voce e comandi gestuali. La piattaforma sarà dimostrata al CES 2025 con integrazioni da partner come Seeing Machines per i sistemi di monitoraggio del conducente e dSPACE per i test software-in-the-loop.
QNX, una división de BlackBerry, ha lanzado QNX Cabin, un marco basado en la nube innovador para desarrollar cabinas digitales en vehículos. Esta solución innovadora permite a los OEM virtualizar el desarrollo de cabinas en la nube, permitiendo a los equipos diseñar, probar y refinar el código antes de implementarlo en el hardware de producción.
La plataforma aborda los desafíos de desarrollar entornos de criticidad mixta, combinando características críticas para la seguridad con aplicaciones de consumo a través de virtualización e interfaz VirtIO. Un importante OEM con sede en APAC ya ha adoptado la solución para mejorar la eficiencia en el desarrollo.
QNX Cabin es independiente del hardware y admite varios métodos de entrada, incluidos toque, voz y controles de gestos. La plataforma se demostrará en el CES 2025 con integraciones de socios como Seeing Machines para sistemas de monitoreo del conductor y dSPACE para pruebas de software en bucle.
QNX, 블랙베리의 한 부서,가 QNX Cabin를 출시했습니다. 이는 차량의 디지털 조종석 개발을 위한 획기적인 클라우드 기반 프레임워크입니다. 이 혁신적인 솔루션은 OEM이 클라우드에서 조종석 개발을 가상화할 수 있도록 하여, 팀이 생산 하드웨어에 구현하기 전에 코드를 설계하고 테스트하며 수정할 수 있게 합니다.
이 플랫폼은 가상화 및 VirtIO 인터페이스를 통해 안전 필수 기능과 소비자 응용 프로그램을 결합하여 혼합 비판적 환경 개발의 과제를 해결합니다. 아시아 태평양(APAC) 지역의 주요 OEM이 개발 효율성을 높이기 위해 이미 이 솔루션을 채택했습니다.
QNX Cabin은 하드웨어에 구애받지 않으며 터치, 음성 및 제스처 컨트롤을 포함한 다양한 입력 방법을 지원합니다. 이 플랫폼은 CES 2025에서 운전자를 모니터링하는 시스템을 위한 Seeing Machines 및 루프 소프트웨어 테스트를 위한 dSPACE와 같은 파트너의 통합과 함께 시연될 예정입니다.
QNX, une division de BlackBerry, a lancé QNX Cabin, un cadre révolutionnaire basé sur le cloud pour le développement de cockpits numériques dans les véhicules. Cette solution innovante permet aux OEM de virtualiser le développement de cockpits dans le cloud, permettant aux équipes de concevoir, tester et peaufiner le code avant de l'implémenter sur le matériel de production.
La plateforme répond aux défis de développement d'environnements à criticité mixte, combinant des fonctionnalités critiques pour la sécurité avec des applications grand public grâce à la virtualisation et à l'interface VirtIO. Un important OEM basé dans la région APAC a déjà adopté la solution pour améliorer l'efficacité du développement.
QNX Cabin est agnostique en matière de matériel et prend en charge divers modes d'entrée, notamment le tactile, la voix et les commandes gestuelles. La plateforme sera démontrée au CES 2025 avec des intégrations de partenaires comme Seeing Machines pour les systèmes de surveillance des conducteurs et dSPACE pour les tests logiciels en boucle.
QNX, eine Tochtergesellschaft von BlackBerry, hat QNX Cabin ins Leben gerufen, ein bahnbrechendes cloudbasiertes Framework zur Entwicklung digitaler Cockpits in Fahrzeugen. Diese innovative Lösung ermöglicht es OEMs, die Entwicklung von Cockpits in der Cloud zu virtualisieren, sodass Teams Code entwerfen, testen und verfeinern können, bevor sie ihn auf die Produktionshardware implementieren.
Die Plattform geht die Herausforderungen an, gemischte Kritikalitätsumgebungen zu entwickeln, indem sicherheitskritische Funktionen mit Verbraucheranwendungen durch Virtualisierung und VirtIO-Schnittstelle kombiniert werden. Ein bedeutender OEM aus der APAC-Region hat die Lösung bereits angenommen, um die Entwicklungs effizient zu steigern.
QNX Cabin ist hardwareunabhängig und unterstützt verschiedene Eingabemethoden, darunter Touch, Sprache und Gestensteuerung. Die Plattform wird auf der CES 2025 mit Integrationen von Partnern wie Seeing Machines für Fahrermonitoringsysteme und dSPACE für Software-in-the-Loop-Tests demonstriert.
- First-to-market cloud-enabled digital cockpit development platform
- Major APAC-based OEM already signed as customer
- Platform reduces development costs and speeds time-to-market
- Enables global team collaboration through cloud-based development
- Hardware-agnostic design increases flexibility and scalability
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The launch of QNX Cabin represents a major technological leap in automotive software development. The cloud-based virtualization framework addresses critical industry pain points by enabling parallel development of safety-critical and consumer applications. This innovative approach could potentially reduce development cycles by
The platform's hardware-agnostic nature and VirtIO standardization are game-changers, allowing OEMs to break free from vendor lock-in and enabling seamless integration of third-party solutions. The secured APAC OEM contract validates the market demand and could generate substantial recurring revenue through licensing and support services.
For BlackBerry, this positions QNX as a pioneer in cloud-native automotive software development, potentially capturing a larger share of the rapidly growing
The strategic significance of QNX Cabin lies in its timing and market positioning. As the automotive industry transitions to software-defined vehicles, OEMs are struggling with increasing development complexity and costs. This solution directly addresses these challenges by enabling global collaboration and reducing hardware dependencies.
The partnership with Seeing Machines for DMS integration is particularly noteworthy, as driver monitoring systems become mandatory in various markets. The platform's ability to blend safety-critical features with consumer applications while maintaining regulatory compliance gives BlackBerry a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving digital cockpit market.
The cloud-first approach aligns perfectly with the industry's shift toward agile development methodologies, potentially accelerating new feature deployment from years to months.
BlackBerry's QNX division has historically dominated the automotive operating system market with a
The solution's focus on development efficiency and cost reduction resonates with OEMs' current priorities amid tightening margins and increasing software complexity. This could drive significant licensing revenue growth for BlackBerry's QNX division over the next 3-5 years, potentially impacting the company's valuation multiples positively.
QNX Cabin simplifies the building of high performance, software-defined digital cockpits for cutting edge in-vehicle experiences
Speeds time-to-market, boosts global developer collaboration, and cuts software development costs
Major APAC-based OEM selects QNX Cabin to develop its next generation digital cockpit in the cloud
LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESSWIRE / January 6, 2025 / QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB), today launched QNX® Cabin, an innovative framework that allows OEMs to virtualize the development of sophisticated digital cockpits in the cloud. Cloud-based development allows architects and developers to "shift left", designing testing and refining every line of code in the cloud before easily porting it to production System on Chip (SoC) hardware. This cloud-first approach means teams can seamlessly collaborate across different locations, speeding up development workflows, streamlining processes and improving overall time-to-market.
Digital cockpits are the cornerstone for in-car experiences in Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs). They encompass a multitude of functionalities such as the infotainment system, climate and comfort control, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and the digital instrument cluster. However, integrating disparate complex software systems into one cohesive hub, added to the increasing demand from end users to deliver new features and functionalities over the lifecycle of the vehicle, has resulted in an incredible amount of pressure on OEMs. Existing solutions create silos during development, with no real ability to collaborate or scale.
Putting Innovation at the Heart of Automotive Design
QNX Cabin solves the problem of developing in mixed criticality environments, blending safety-critical features (e.g. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) running on the safety certified QNX® Operating System (OS) with consumer applications delivered via guest operating systems including Android Automotive and Linux. QNX Cabin leverages virtualization and the industry standardized VirtIO interface to deliver these environments, reducing dependencies on hardware and providing greater scalability. It avoids redundant development cycles after OS updates while maintaining a safe and secure development environment, regardless of whether the development takes place on an SoC test bench or in the cloud. This allows OEMs to take control of their own software, spending more time delivering a continuous stream of innovations and less time struggling with software integration and hardware-specific interfaces.
"Designing, developing and maintaining a digital cockpit is challenging, especially for globally deployed engineering organizations that rely on cloud-based development but still need safety, security and reliability," said John Wall, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Product, Engineering and Services at QNX. "We are committed to reducing developer friction, accelerating time to market, and enabling the creation of next generation software defined automotive experiences. QNX has built a legacy of trust and expertise across industries, including over two decades in automotive software. Today, we combine this foundation with a cloud-first embedded development approach to meet the evolving needs of our customers."
Simplifying the Design and Testing Process in the Cloud
QNX Cabin is an industry-first cloud-enabled, SoC and hardware agnostic digital cockpit reference platform using the VirtIO open standard. With a major APAC-based OEM already signed up to leverage the solution to drive scale, cost and time efficiency in its cloud-based development efforts, the platform's architecture allows for modular integration, enabling automakers to easily leverage software from an ecosystem of partners and vendors, customizing and scaling features according to their needs. This flexibility extends to the support for various input methods, including touch, voice, and gesture controls, enhancing user interaction and accessibility.
QNX Cabin demos available at CES
QNX will be demonstrating integrations of QNX Cabin with a number of ecosystem partners at CES, including Seeing Machines and dSPACE. Seeing Machines is the first company to integrate its Driver Monitoring System (DMS) technology with QNX Cabin. Its advanced algorithms enable OEMs to monitor for driver drowsiness and distraction, mitigating risks associated with unsafe driving and ensuring compliance with emerging global safety regulations. QNX will also be showcasing how the software-in-the-loop tool-suite from dSPACE can deliver seamless data playback to QNX Cabin, supporting ongoing activities for OEMs and Tier1s to improve their continuous integration and delivery/deployment (CI/CD) processes, helping them to replicate and debug any issues identified during development and create sophisticated vehicle-dynamics- and traffic-simulations to enhance testing of corner cases.
The complete suite of QNX automotive offerings will be on display at CES from January 7 - 10, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visit QNX at Booth #4224 in the West Hall or schedule a meeting with a spokesperson here.
For more information on how the QNX portfolio of embedded software solutions can help accelerate safety-certification, ensure reliability and reduce development time, visit QNX.
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