Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Robert Bosch GmbH at CES 2024 introduced the automotive industry’s first central vehicle computer capable of running infotainment and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) functionalities on one single system-on-chip (SoC). Bosch unveiled a new central vehicle computer, known as its cockpit & ADAS integration platform. It is based on the Snapdragon Ride™ Flex System-on-Chip (SoC). The companies work together on Bosch’s new cockpit & ADAS integration platform. This collaboration is a result of their long-standing relationship to develop highly consolidated solutions that are defining the future of software-defined vehicles. The companies have successfully executed several in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) projects. They have also established a robust global customer base in this area.
Built on Qualcomm Technologies’ leadership in digital cockpit and ADAS compute platforms, the Flex SoC is designed to support mixed-criticality workloads. This enables the co-implementation of digital cockpit, ADAS, and automated driving (AD) capabilities on a single SoC. This unique capability enables automakers to realize a unified central compute and software-defined vehicle architecture that scales from entry to premium tiers. Bosch’s new vehicle computer utilizes the Flex SoC to enable rich user experiences. It incorporates features like infotainment, vehicle lifecycle management, digital cluster, and ADAS functionalities. These include object/traffic light/lane detection, automated parking, intelligent navigation, voice assistance, and control for multiple displays. Additionally, the system handles processing for camera radar and ultrasonic data.
Bosch’s comprehensive infotainment, instrumentation and ADAS capabilities has helped Bosch remain a leading automotive supplier in the industry. With the introduction of the new cockpit & ADAS integration platform, Bosch is in a position to provide a distinct competitive edge. The combined hardware and software capabilities contribute to the cost roadmap, attributing this advantage. This also enables the company to deliver unparalleled value to its customers.
“We are pleased to work with Bosch to have our Snapdragon Ride Flex SoC enable their new central vehicle computer. This further underscores our shared commitment to technological innovation within automotive,” said Nakul Duggal, senior vice president and general manager, automotive & cloud computing, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “The fusion of infotainment and ADAS functionalities on a single SoC is a milestone for the industry. It also offers a high-performance, scalable solution for automakers to realize next-generation software-defined vehicles.”
“With the cockpit and ADAS integration platform, we can once again demonstrate our outstanding cross-domain expertise and experience. We are proud to be the world’s first Tier 1 supplier to demonstrate the interaction of system functions from previously separated domains in a single central computer in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies,” said Christoph Hartung, president of the Cross-Domain Computing Solutions division at Bosch. “We are paving the way for bringing even more ADAS functions into vehicles with this cost-effective solution. Moreover, this includes the entry-level and mid-range segment.”
The new cockpit & ADAS integration platform from Bosch will be on display by invitation only. The Bosch booth will showcase it at CES 2024 in Las Vegas from January 9 through January 12.
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