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Hyundai chooses BlackBerry to power ADAS platform

Hyundai Autron has selected BlackBerry QNX to power its next-generation advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving software platform. BlackBerry says its QNX OS for Safety solution will provide the Hyundai subsidiary with a secure embedded operating system for safety and “mission-critical” applications. BlackBerry’s executive chairman John Chen says: “BlackBerry QNX software meets the ISO 26262 ASIL-D level of certification which is the most stringent safety classification for th
November 14, 2019 Read time: 1 min
1684 Hyundai Autron has selected 4275 BlackBerry QNX to power its next-generation advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving software platform.


BlackBerry says its QNX OS for Safety solution will provide the Hyundai subsidiary with a secure embedded operating system for safety and “mission-critical” applications.

BlackBerry’s executive chairman John Chen says: “BlackBerry QNX software meets the ISO 26262 ASIL-D level of certification which is the most stringent safety classification for the automotive market.”

QNX can also be used in a car’s digital instrument clusters, connectivity modules, hands-free systems and infotainment systems.

The ADAS and autonomous driving software platform is expected to be commercialised by Hyundai Autron’s OEM customers.

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