HAL4SDV

Increasing digitalization is presenting new challenges for vehicle development. Functions must be provided quickly, securely, and in a user-oriented manner – often “over-the-air.” At the same time, the variety of hardware components installed is growing. This combination complicates integration and extends development times. HAL4SDV addresses this conflict: A uniform, standardized abstraction layer is developed in the project that acts as a technical link between software and hardware. The aim is to reduce development costs, improve the reusability of functions, and accelerate innovation cycles. Open interfaces and shared tools create a solid foundation for the SDV platform of the future – compatible, efficient, and independent across Europe.

The FZI Research Center for Information Technology researches the modeling of software architectures for hardware-abstracted vehicle architectures. It also develops suitable methods for validation and verification. One focus is on the simulation and analysis of the modeled SDV architectures, considering various quality requirements, especially regarding safety-critical driving functions.