Revolutionizing Automotive Safety: First Open-Source OS for Functional Safety

The automotive industry is witnessing a groundbreaking development in software technology with the introduction of EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications. This innovative operating system has recently received 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. While free open-source software (FOSS) has been prevalent in other high-tech sectors, its adoption in automotive has been limited due to the industry's strict safety requirements.

With EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications, automotive manufacturers and suppliers now have the opportunity to leverage Linux in safety-critical high-performance computing (HPC) functional domains. This includes applications for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles (AV), marking a significant advancement in the industry. Moreover, this versatile operating system can also be applied in safety-relevant domains across various sectors such as healthcare, machine engineering, and energy.

One of the key features of EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications is its extensive maintenance support, spanning up to 15 years to ensure continuous security throughout the product's lifecycle. This extended support sets a new industry benchmark, providing peace of mind to users and developers alike. Additionally, the automotive OS offers up to 50 percent faster time to market, thanks to accelerated development cycles enabled by open-source collaboration, leading to substantial cost savings.

Mike Robertson, Chief Product Officer and Managing Director at Elektrobit, expressed his enthusiasm for this milestone achievement, stating, "This is a revolutionary step forward for automotive software development. We have successfully elevated the standards for safety-critical functions to a globally recognized level, paving the way for enhanced software-defined vehicles on the roads sooner than expected. With over-the-air updates and rapid deployment capabilities, the future of software-defined mobility is now a reality."

The collaboration between leading technology companies like Arm and Canonical with Elektrobit signifies a collective effort to drive the transformation towards software-defined mobility. Dipti Vachani, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Automotive Line of Business at Arm, emphasized the importance of safety in the mobility sector and hailed the introduction of a safety-certified open-source software solution as a significant milestone in the industry's evolution.

Bertrand Boisseau, Automotive Sector Lead at Canonical, echoed similar sentiments, stating, "We are proud to contribute to Elektrobit's pioneering initiative to bridge the gap between safety-critical requirements and open-source software. The introduction of EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications, leveraging Ubuntu, represents a major leap forward in the realm of software-defined vehicles, promising safer and more reliable automotive solutions."

EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications is now available for integration into projects worldwide, with Elektrobit showcasing the new OS at Auto China in Beijing. This marks a significant milestone in the automotive industry's journey towards enhanced safety, efficiency, and innovation.