Android Automotive Expertise

Harnessing The Power of Android Automotive 14 for IVI
  • Configure vehicle zones, allocate displays, assign users, and route inputs
  • Customize Android Automotive 14 for your Multi-User Multi-Display-related requirements
  • Automate HMI testing for Multi-User Multi-Display
TITAN: CI/CD/CT for
Automotive ECUs
  • Highly customizable and extensible
  • Developed and deployed in-house
  • Built on Robot, Jenkins, and Python

Ushering in a New Era of In-Vehicle Experiences

Android Automotive has emerged as a pivotal force in reshaping the in-vehicle experience. By harnessing the Android applications ecosystem, the platform unlocks a plethora of functionalities and services readily accessible to drivers and passengers.
From industry-leading tools like Google Maps and Google Assistant, the platform empowers users with a familiar and intuitive interface, replicating the convenience of their everyday digital lives. By embracing over-the-air (OTA) updates and ensuring a dynamic and ever-evolving user experience through continuous innovation and feature enhancements, Android Automotive eliminates the limitations of static infotainment systems.

How Acsia Can Help?

Acsia’s Android Automotive capabilities cover the entire stack including Human-Machine Interface (HMI), vehicle networking, system health, connectivity, storage & persistence, display video & graphics, and more.

Expertise in adapting Android Automotive to OEM-specific use cases in audio, media, power management, ethernet, Bluetooth, and persistence domains.

Enabling SW development without having target HW.

Drive flawless communication and data exchange between OEM’s Android IVI system and ADAS features, enhancing safety and driver experience.

Enables faster rollout of features and a shift left approach in development with early detection of bugs.

OTA updates, keeping software current and addressing potential issues remotely.

Vast experience optimizing graphics, display, drivers, and startup for SoC; OEM-specific HW adaptations and integrations with vehicle sensors.

Expert guidance in ensuring OEM Android Automotive system adheres to industry security standards and regulatory requirements.

Create an intuitive and visually appealing HMI layer that integrates seamlessly with the Android experience, prioritizing driver focus and safety. In-house developed automated HMI testing application that can be integrated into CI/CD/CT pipelines.

Support OEM to curate a relevant and engaging app selection for the in-vehicle app store, catering to the specific needs and preferences of the target audience.

Deep knowledge in developing a platform adhering to CDD (Compatibility Definition Document) and automated test suites (CTS, VTS) to obtain certification ensuring an exceptional user experience.

Acsia’s Android Automotive capability brings to OEMs the full-throttle power to ditch limited, outdated in-vehicle infotainment systems and reimagine in-vehicle experiences by unlocking a world of personalization, intuitive interfaces, and a thriving app ecosystem.

Project Highlights

Developed an Android-based RSE system with Baidu App-store integration, System UI and startup animation customization, framework enhancements, custom G-board keyboard, and in-vehicle browser. Defined system architecture and aligned system requirements with hardware, OEM, and regulatory needs while delivering an Android-based infotainment system with customized System UI, HMI, app store integration (including Baidu), DLT logging, lifecycle management, Cinemo-based cabin audio, custom keyboard, and AOSP browser enhancements.

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Defined and developed application components for the digital cockpit, including customer and IVI application development, middleware integration, and virtualization of Android and Linux environments for both cloud and local development platforms.

Android version:14

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Ownership of all code developed by the original supplier and migrating to Android 13 on customer hardware.

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1. Create the HMI system, encompassing the instrument cluster, infotainment, and HMI server functionalities, with screen layouts supplied by the OEM.
2. Integrate the navigation system with the HMI framework.

Android – Version 10

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Responsible for defining the system architecture and streamlining system and software requirements (SYS2, SYS3, SWE1, SWE2) to align with the proposed hardware architecture, OEM expectations, and regulatory standards.

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Hear From Experts
NIBIL P M
AVP & Head, Advanced Technology Group
With Acsia since 2015
“As in-vehicle experiences evolve, Android Automotive OS is transforming infotainment. Acsia delivers end-to-end expertise across AOSP, HAL integration, and app development. With strong OEM and Tier-I collaborations and deep SoC experience, we enable seamless, scalable, and personalized digital cockpit solutions for the next generation of connected vehicles.”
OEM Production Program Experience:
Tier-I Experience:
Why Acsia?
Since 2017 with AAOS
Acsia has delivered Android Automotive projects since its launch by Google and Intel in March 2017.
Android Centre of Excellence
An in-house platform team focusing on productizing the AAOS platform stack (Android 13, 14 & 15) for OEMs.
Virtual Cockpit Development Environment
Acsia has invested in an AWS Graviton environment for seamless development.
Automated CI/CD/CT Pipeline
An automated CI/CD/CT pipeline for digital cockpits based on Jenkins, Zuul, and Robot; and Google test suites (CTS & VTS).
Performance Tracing & Profiling Suite
Extensible and configurable System Health Tracing & Profiling Suite built in-house enabling Boot and Application Tracing, CPU, Memory, Stack Profiling, and NVM / Flash Dump Analysis.
Acsia has delivered Android Automotive projects since its launch by Google and Intel in March 2017.
An in-house platform team focusing on productizing the AAOS platform stack (Android 13, 14 & 15) for OEMs.
Acsia has invested in an AWS Graviton environment for seamless development.
An automated CI/CD/CT pipeline for digital cockpits based on Jenkins, Zuul, and Robot; and Google test suites (CTS & VTS).
Extensible and configurable System Health Tracing & Profiling Suite built in-house enabling Boot and Application Tracing, CPU, Memory, Stack Profiling, and NVM / Flash Dump Analysis.
What’s In It For You

Android Automotive offers a familiar and intuitive interface for users accustomed to the Android ecosystem. This translates to quicker adoption and a more enjoyable in-vehicle experience, potentially boosting customer satisfaction and brand loyalty.

Leverage the power of Android’s existing codebase and infrastructure, minimizing development time and resource allocation.

By utilizing the established Android framework, OEMs can expedite the development process for in-vehicle infotainment systems, capitalize on emerging trends, and deliver cutting-edge features quicker, enhancing competitiveness.

Benefit from a vibrant app ecosystem, opening doors to new revenue streams through in-car app purchases and subscriptions.

Android Automotive embraces over-the-air (OTA) updates, ensuring the infotainment system receives continuous improvements and security patches throughout its lifespan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Android Automotive is a full-stack, open-source platform running directly on in-vehicle hardware, offering a customizable operating system for infotainment systems. Unlike Android Auto, which projects a smartphone interface onto the car’s display, Android Automotive operates independently without relying on a smartphone connection.

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Acsia offers end-to-end expertise in Android Automotive, covering customized platform development, virtualization, ADAS integration, CI/CD/CT infrastructure, OTA updates, and HMI design.

What sets the company apart is the full-stack expertise and in-house tools accelerators TITAN for efficient software deployment. Acsia has also productised Android Automotive 14. The company’s working demo showcases multi-user, multi-display capabilities, vehicle zone configurations, automated HMI testing, and advanced customization for next-gen automotive infotainment.

Watch the Android Automotive 14 Demo.

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To meet OEM-specific requirements, Acsia customizes Android Automotive across audio, media, power management, Ethernet, Bluetooth, and data persistence, ensuring seamless integration with each manufacturer’s needs.

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Acsia’s solution accelerator TITAN offers Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, and Continuous Testing (CI/CD/CT) tailored for automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs). This approach streamlines the development process, enhances software quality, and accelerates time-to-market for Android Automotive applications.

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Acsia enables software development without the need for target hardware through virtualized Android platform development. The company’s solution accelerator MAYAAVI, is a virtualized development platform for Android completely deployable on AWS. This allows for more flexible and efficient development cycles, reducing costs and time associated with hardware dependencies.

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  • Rear Seat Entertainment System for a German OEM through a Japanese Tier-1.
  • Digital Cockpit for a German OEM through a German Tier-1.
  • Migration of a containerized Android 11 to Android 13.
  • Connected Cluster for an Indian Electric 2W OEM.
  • Android Embedded Device Gen 2 for a German OEM.
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