Excelfore Partners with AWS to Streamline SDV Development
- Demonstration with containerized software for autonomous driving
- Single deployment mechanism for virtual and physical
hardware
- Based on eSync Alliance standard for OTA pipeline
- Available for hands-on demonstrations in AWS Santa Clara
Prototyping and Innovation Lab
Excelfore, a leading provider of automotive data management
solutions, is pleased to announce its cooperation with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
in showcasing an innovative software distribution environment at the AWS Santa
Clara Prototyping and Innovation Lab. This demonstration underscores the
importance of integrating Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
(CI/CD) methodologies, particularly in the realm of autonomous driving
technology, where innovation is poised to shape the industry for years to come.
The centerpiece of this demonstration is the integration of
the autonomous driving software published by the Autoware Foundation (AWF),
specifically the Planning Module of the OpenAD Kit, containerized within the
EWAOL (Edge Workload and Orchestration Layer) model of the SOAFEE (Scalable
Open Architecture For Embedded Edge) Special Interest Group. By leveraging containerization
and orchestration technologies, developers can seamlessly manage and deploy software
modules critical for autonomous driving applications.
A notable feature of the showcased environment is the
utilization of a Digital Twin hosted on AWS, running on an Arm-based Graviton
EC2 instance. This Digital Twin replicates the software environment found in
edge platforms, using both the Arm processor cores and EWAOL. eSync OTA is the mechanism used for installing the
software containers on this digital twin as well as lab test systems, ensuring
the highest parity between the virtual and actual edge environments.
The approach ensures consistency across development,
testing, and deployment stages, ultimately enhancing the efficiency and
reliability of autonomous driving systems.
This collaborative effort involves active participation from
industry leaders such as Excelfore, AWS, Arm, Leo Drive, Pix Mobile, Tier IV,
RedHat, and other esteemed members of the eSync Alliance, Autoware Foundation,
and SOAFEE-SIG. By bringing together expertise from various domains, this
initiative aims to drive innovation and accelerate the adoption of advanced software
solutions in the automotive industry.
"The demonstration at AWS Santa Clara Prototyping and
Innovation Lab represents a significant milestone in advancing software
development practices for autonomous driving," said Shrikant Acharya, CTO
of Excelfore. "By leveraging the combined expertise of industry leaders
and cutting-edge technologies, we are paving the way for more efficient,
scalable, and secure software deployments in autonomous vehicles."
To schedule a live demonstration of OTA of containerized
software at the AWS Prototyping and Innovation Lab, email: eSync.AWSdemo@excelfore.com.
Excelfore, a pioneer in automotive data management
solutions, provides innovative software platforms for connected vehicles. With
a focus on scalability, security, and interoperability, Excelfore enables
seamless integration of advanced technologies in the automotive ecosystem. From
data management to over-the-air updates,
Excelfore solutions empower automakers and Tier-1 suppliers to deliver
cutting-edge connected vehicle experiences.
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