South Korean electronics conglomerate LG Electronics Inc and Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company MediaTek unveiled their jointly-developed, next-generation in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system at the Auto Shanghai 2025 show in April.

Their recently-developed Concurrent Multi-User (CMU) framework is the first of its kind to use Google’s Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS). The system enables passengers to simultaneously use multiple displays on a single Android OS, which LG claims addresses “the growing need for enhanced in-vehicle content consumption as displays become larger and more diverse in the software-defined vehicle (SDV) era.”

The CMU framework provides vehicle occupants with a seamless multi-device Android experience within a unified system, the two companies confirmed, adding that “drivers can use the navigation system, while the front-seat passenger streams videos and the rear-seat passengers play games – all simultaneously and independently, in accordance with safety regulations.”

Current IVI systems mostly use a Centre Information Display (CID) and two Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) displays, which require multiple Android Virtual Machines (VMs). The CMU technology streamlines this setup by running everything on a single Android OS, reducing processing, memory and storage requirements while minimizing system load.

LG pointed out that the new CMU framework “transforms in-vehicle experiences by creating personalized digital spaces for passengers. Each user can log into their own display, connect Bluetooth headphones or gaming controllers, manage privacy settings and can even share movies, gaming and audio across multiple displays. Parents can set parental controls to ensure a safe and age-appropriate experience for children.”

MediaTek’s corporate vice president, Mike Chang, said in a statement: “By demonstrating the live CMU framework capability on the MediaTek Dimensity Auto Cockpit MT2718, we are highlighting the future of in-vehicle experiences. These solutions meet automotive-grade reliability standards, enabling automotive OEMs to create new designs with confidence.”

LG Vehicle Solution Company president, Eun Seok-hyun, added: “Our commitment to revolutionizing in-vehicle experiences through innovative technologies like the CMU framework is another major step toward realizing our mobility vision. Looking ahead, we will continue to expand our work with industry leaders like MediaTek to develop more integrated, intelligent solutions, transforming vehicles into true living spaces on wheels with unprecedented connectivity, entertainment and personalization.”