Wind River, a provider of mission-critical intelligent systems software, has announced a strategic collaboration with Horizon Robotics, a provider of energy-efficient computing solutions for advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) in China. The partnership aims to drive the advancement of smart driving solutions, offering original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) a fully integrated ADAS hardware/software solution that streamlines development and integration processes.
Horizon Robotics is known for pioneering embedded passenger-vehicle ADAS and automated driving products in China, with its Journey series computing solutions covering various automated driving scenarios. By combining their core capabilities, Horizon Robotics will integrate Wind River software, including VxWorks, a highly performant real-time operating system (RTOS), Wind River Helix Virtualization Platform, a safety-certified Type 1 hypervisor-based multi-tenant platform, Wind River Linux, and Wind River Studio, into its Journey series product.
Dr. Kai Yu, Founder and CEO of Horizon, emphasized the commitment to enhance automated driving through collaborations with industry partners. He expressed appreciation for the collaboration with Wind River and highlighted their aim to deliver differentiated integrated solutions, ultimately leading to safer and optimized mobility for consumers.
Avijit Sinha, Chief Product Officer of Wind River, emphasized the importance of an open and collaborative ecosystem in the smart mobility industry. He stated that the combination of Wind River software and Horizon hardware would enable OEMs to leverage localized development and delivery advantages for next-generation automotive solutions, further advancing the software-defined vehicle and smart driving.
The collaboration between Horizon Robotics and Wind River represents a crucial step in advancing the automated driving landscape and fostering innovation through cooperation. By integrating their software and hardware expertise, the partnership aims to offer efficient and cutting-edge automated driving solutions, ensuring a safer and optimized driving experience for consumers in the era of smart vehicles.
