Google is extending its Android Automotive OS (AAOS) beyond infotainment systems, introducing a new platform aimed at powering the next generation of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Unlike the current version of AAOS, which is primarily used for in-car infotainment, the expanded platform is designed to support core vehicle components such as climate control, instrument clusters, lighting, cameras, mirrors, and telemetry systems. At its core, AAOS SDV is a lightweight, modular operating system built on Android, designed to address key challenges in modern vehicle development, including fragmented software systems and limited update flexibility. To support development, AAOS SDV includes tools for cloud-based testing and simulation, allowing automakers to design and validate features before hardware is available. Read more in our articles including "Android Automotive OS now targets full vehicle control" and "Caterpillar reveals new Pickup Truck with modern technology".
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Oct 11, 2025Google is extending its Android Automotive OS (AAOS) beyond infotainment systems, introducing a new platform aimed at powering the next generation of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Unlike the current version of AAOS, which is primarily used for in-car infotainment, the expanded platform is designed to support core vehicle components such as climate control, instrument clusters, lighting, cameras, mirrors, and telemetry systems.
At its core, AAOS SDV is a lightweight, modular operating system built on Android, designed to address key challenges in modern vehicle development, including fragmented software systems and limited update flexibility. To support development, AAOS SDV includes tools for cloud-based testing and simulation, allowing automakers to design and validate features before hardware is available.
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