Human Machine Interface (HMI) Development Expertise

Creating intuitive and adaptive user interfaces.

The automotive Human-Machine Interface (HMI) is transforming in-vehicle experiences with personalization and advanced intelligent features. Tools like Kanzi for stunning visuals, Android HMI for platform flexibility, and Qt/QML for rapid prototyping enable modern digital cockpits to integrate voice recognition, intuitive touch interfaces, and personalized user experiences.

Innovations by integrating Edge AI enhance convenience by offering personalized assistance. Adhering to safety standards is crucial in today’s connected world which requires improved safety by reducing distractions and interactions with vehicle systems. New-generation HMI solutions adopt a data-centric approach, with sensors capturing critical driver and navigation data, ensuring seamless integration with automotive systems and V2X scenarios, reshaping the driving experience.

How Acsia Can Help?

Acsia specializes in the development, customization, graphics optimization and verification & validation of Automotive Human Machine Interface (HMI).

System Engineering
  • Robust requirements management, analysis tools, system architecture, and system integration for HMI.
  • Performance Analysis & Optimization: Leverage OS expertise, and hardware acceleration capabilities to improve system performance and meet critical KPIs.
Software Architecture
  • Expertise in Services-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and data-driven architecture.
  • Layered architecture definitions for user interface (UI), business logic and service layer.
    HMI Development
    • HMI Tools: Kanzi, Android HMI, Qt/QML, Slint, Flutter, Unity.
    • Languages: C/C++, Java, Python.
    • Middleware: OpenGL/GLSL, Vulcan.
    • Hardware Platforms: NXP, Renesas, Qualcomm, Nvidia, Infineon, Telechips.
    • OS Platforms: Android, Linux, QNX, Windows, Web.
    Software Development
    • Business Logic
    • Service Layer
    • Middleware
    Verification & Validation
    • Compliance verification with UX design
    • Business Logic verification
    • Architectural verification at interface level
    • Graphics performance verification
    • Test automation framework and robotic test automation for HMI
    LiLA for HMI
    • HMI requirements analysis (SYS and SWE)
    • Standards compliance
    • Code generation and unit test verification
    • Software test case generation
    • Design and development of Intelligent HMI features by integrating Edge AI
    HMI UI/UX Design
    • Create engaging UI/UX as per OEM requirements
    • Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Blender
    Acsia’s work in HMI covers the following areas:

     

    Head Unit and Rear Seat Applications

    • Navigation
    • Media
    • Vehicle Functions
    • In-Car Internet
    • Speech Recognition Applications
    • System UI Customizations
    • Other Entertainment Applications
    Instrument Cluster HMI

    • Tell-tales, Meters, Dials, Warnings
    • Information On Demand
    • Adapt Navigation Software
    • Driver Assist Functions Integration
    • Head Unit Integration to Clusters
    • EV Specific Functions
    • Other Cluster Functions
    Head Up Display HMI

    • HUD Applications
    • Augmented Displays

    Project Highlights

    Low-Cost CDC (Proof of Concept)
    1. CDC with 3 Displays (Configurable and Customizable as required ).
    2. Central Driver Console (Linux QT Cluster + Android IVI in shared display), Rear Left Display, Rear Right Display.
    3. Android 14 Multi-User Multi-Display Configuration.
    Connected Cluster Development for an Indian Electric OEM
    Development of Cluster HMI and integration of Navigation system into system HMI.
    Digital Cluster HMI Development for a North American OEM
    End to end development of the Cluster HMI for different variants.
    HMI Development for an Indian 2W OEM
    Development of Cluster and infotainment HMI for their flagship model.
    Android HMI Development for an Indian OEM
    Development of Android based IVI HMI.
    Rear Seat Entertainment Development for a German OEM through a Japanese Tier 1
    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.

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    Why Acsia?

    What’s In It For You

    Expertise in Cutting-Edge Technology

    OEMs benefit from expertise in the latest HMI technologies, ensuring they stay at the forefront of user interface design, voice recognition, augmented reality, and other advanced features.

    Enhanced User Experience & Personalization

    By leveraging data-driven insights, OEMs can create highly intuitive, user-centric interfaces that prioritize driver comfort, ease of use, and can adapt to individual preferences, ensuring a more engaging and seamless in-vehicle experiences.

    Focus on Safety & Compliance

    OEMs can drive innovative functionality (voice commands, minimal distraction design, and adaptive cruise controls) while ensuring adherence to stringent automotive safety parameters.

    Accelerated Time-to-Market

    By deploying pre-existing tools, platforms, and reusables, OEMs can significantly reduce development time and ensure faster market entry without compromising quality or user experience.

    Cost Efficiency & Scalability

    By engaging an HMI development expert like Acsia, OEMs can scale their HMI solutions across different vehicle models and regions, and accelerate innovation without increasing overheads related to inhouse resources and infrastructure.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which automotive HMI development tools and frameworks does Acsia support?

    Acsia specializes in industry-leading automotive HMI development tools such as Kanzi, Android HMI, Qt QML, Slint, Flutter, and Unity. The company’s expertise enables OEMs to achieve stunning visuals, rapid prototyping, and enhanced platform flexibility for modern digital cockpits.

    What software solutions does Acsia provide for HMI?

    Acsia provides solutions, like vehicle system engineering, performance optimization, software architecture (SOA and data-driven), custom HMI development using Kanzi, Android HMI, Qt QML, Slint, Flutter, and Unity, along with middleware and OS expertise. The company offers rigorous verification, validation, automated testing (including LiLA for HMI), and engaging OEM-specific UI/UX design, ensuring high performance, safety compliance, and accelerated market readiness.

    Can Acsia customize automotive HMI solutions for diverse hardware and OS platforms?

    Yes. Acsia offers customization capabilities across various operating systems, including Android, Linux, QNX, Windows, and Web platforms, as well as hardware platforms such as NXP, Renesas, Qualcomm, Nvidia, Infineon, and Telechips. The company tailors solutions to meet specific OEM requirements.

    How does partnering with Acsia accelerate time-to-market for automotive HMI solutions?

    By significantly accelerating the development timelines through Acsia’s extensive use of proven  frameworks, reusable software components, and industry expertise, the company is able to accelerate time-to-market for automotive HMI solutions. This approach enables automotive  OEMs to quickly deploy personalized, high-quality HMI solutions without compromising on user  experience or safety.

    What is Acsia’s expertise in digital instrument clusters and Head-Up Display (HUD) development?

    Acsia has expertise in developing innovative digital instrument clusters and advanced Head-Up Displays (HUD), like tell-tales, meters, augmented reality displays, navigation adaptation, EV specific interfaces, driver assistance integrations, and seamless cluster-to-head unit integration, transforming in-vehicle experiences.

    What kind of projects has Acsia delivered in HMI?

    • Low-Cost CDC (Proof of Concept).
    • Connected Cluster Development for an Indian Electric OEM.
    • Digital Cluster HMI Development for a North American OEM.
    • HMI Development for an Indian 2W OEM.
    • Android HMI Development for an Indian OEM.
    • Rear Seat Entertainment Development for a German OEM.

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