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posted by takyon on Tuesday May 16 2017, @06:02AM   Printer-friendly
from the pre-existing-malware dept.

Google has taken a major step toward turning Android into a complete operating system for cars that doesn't require the use of a phone. The company announced partnerships with Audi and Volvo today, ahead of this week's I/O developer's conference, that will see those carmakers build new branded infotainment systems using Android 7.0 Nougat.

The manufacturer-tweaked versions of Google's operating system will power the cars' main touchscreen displays, as well as the digital dashboards behind the steering wheel. They will add new services like Google Assistant to the apps and integrations already available on Android Auto. But Android will now also control basic functions like heating and cooling, seat position, or opening and closing the windows. (It won't go as far as controlling critical safety systems like brakes, though, according to Google.) Volvo says it plans to launch its Android on new models within two years, while Audi will show its version off in the new Audi Q8 Sport concept.

Audi is owned by the Volkswagen Group based in Germany. Since the 2010 sale by Ford Motor Company, Volvo Cars has been owned by Geely, a Chinese automotive manufacturer.

Source: The Verge


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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday May 16 2017, @08:08PM (1 child)

    by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday May 16 2017, @08:08PM (#510717)

    well, i hope you open source your stuff so maybe one day we'll all be able to build open source vehicles. use the vbloclk chain to buy and sell parts made at home/neighborhood shops.

  • (Score: 1) by anubi on Wednesday May 17 2017, @05:45AM

    by anubi (2828) on Wednesday May 17 2017, @05:45AM (#510934) Journal

    I will definitely be open-sourcing the whole architecture. Its all built on Arduino. Linked to various other things, such as Nextion HMI and HobbyTronics Propeller based VGA driver boards. I have to design and construct all the other interface boards, which run all the sensor and control interfacing. Even its power isolator design is included, as vehicle power can be quite nasty, and I can't have it damaging or interfering with the processor.

    My changes are form factors and interface standards.

    To not open source this thing will condemn all of my efforts to oblivion. As it is designed to do things simply, reliably, cheaply, trustworthy.

    It is NOT designed to make money by locking in the customer and going behind his back, or supporting artificial monopolies.

    My main constrictor right now is time. Being I am running on retirement income, I can devote full time to this, but I cannot hire anyone else. I am leery of doing this for a businessman, as my experience is they rank the guy who has the leadership skill to tell the guy who can do it not to do it, more than they rank the guy who does it. I need to keep enough capital to hire the diesel mechanic who is helping me implement this thing.

    Its my bucket list thing. Probably the last thing I will do.

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    "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." [KJV: I Thessalonians 5:21]