Open Source Summit Europe 2024

In the automotive industry more than 100 embedded control units (ECUs) are present in a typical car. They are equipped with microcontrollers responsible for various peripherals within the vehicle. Although it may be challenging to adapt automotive-specific interfaces to an IoT-driven RTOS like Zephyr, the use of standard peripherals such as GPIOs, I2C, and UART can lead to significant synergies with other products.

However, as starting point, the talk will delve into the automotive specific requirements and technology stacks necessary for integrating Zephyr into automotive development. Additionally, it will highlight areas where Zephyr may not yet be a perfect fit for automotive applications. Key touchpoints for discussion will include the compatibility of Zephyr with established automotive standards like Autosar, COVESA VSS, and CAN stack. Furthermore, the talk will address the challenges related to process compliance and adherence to safety integrity standards in the automotive industry.

This talk aims to initiate a discussion on the potential wider adoption of Zephyr in automotive products and to foster an engaging discussion among industry professionals.