Parrot Faurecia Automotive has selected the Qt framework and toolchain as its next generation digital instrument cluster HMI technology.
Parrot’s Cockpit Server will be equipped with Qt based HMI for digital instrument cluster along with Android OS based IVI (in-vehicle infotainment).
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Consisting of digital instrument clusters, heads-up displays, in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems and rear-seat entertainment systems, the digital cockpit enables an immersive digital driver experience.
However, the many screens and inputs that comprise the digital cockpit present a software development challenge. In addition, OEMs must meet functional safety standards tied to the digital cockpit.
Qt was selected for the project because of its cluster capabilities, functionality for multi-OS integration, as well as its usage among developer communities.
The Advanced Cockpit Server is a digital cockpit system running a version of Android and Qt: analogue & digital radio, navigation, hands-free telephony, voice recognition, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, connected services, multimedia content and a very wide range of apps. The Advanced Cockpit Server is open, scalable and can be upgraded wirelessly.
“The Qt framework enables us to achieve an important milestone in the development of our in-vehicle infotainment platform,” said Parrot Faurecia Automotive sales & marketing director, Frédéric Biéri.
“We are glad to report our first Advanced Cockpit Server will start production in the second half of 2019 for a [unnamed] premium European carmaker.”
