German luxury carmaker BMW has announced the adoption of the Google Android Automotive Operating Platform (OS) for future vehicles. Starting in March 2023, the auto major will expand its BMW Operating System 8 and integrate Android Automotive OS (AAOS) with the existing Linux-based version for the first time in some model series as a second technological approach, BMW Group said. a statement.
Stefan Durach, SVP of Connected Company & Development Technical Operations, said, “We are integrating the best of all worlds. This can be our own in-house development, open source or commercial software products, depending on the specific solution. does.” In the BMW Group.
“We ensure that our customers always enjoy a unique, customized digital experience in their vehicle,” Durach said.
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Various software platforms enable the infotainment system to be configured individually. Extended operating systems can also be used in different vehicle ranges. Customers benefit from customized, personalized and expanded digital features and options, the company announced.
It added that the expanded BMW Operating System 8 will continue to be updated “over the air” at regular intervals with the BMW Remote software upgrade. Android Automotive can be embedded in the car infotainment and instrument cluster. This is different from Android Auto, which is Google’s phone-to-dash connection system, like Apple’s CarPlay.
(With inputs from IANS)