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Disaggregation of Hardware and Software for development of Connected Cockpit
Ensuring seamless functionality and enabling OEMs to bring cutting-edge solutions to market faster without any dependency.
Revolutionizing Automotive Cockpit Systems: The Future of In-Cabin Experiences
The automotive landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, fueled by cutting-edge technologies, shifting consumer expectations, and dynamic market forces. At the heart of this evolution lies the cockpit system — now a focal point for innovation and differentiation.
Modern cockpit systems are no longer just functional interfaces; they are immersive digital environments designed for hyper-personalized, intuitive driving experiences. Seamless multi-display setups, AI-powered voice assistants, and adaptive user interfaces are redefining how drivers interact with their vehicles.
To stay ahead, automotive OEMs must balance innovation with efficiency. The pressure to deliver next-gen features while reducing costs and accelerating development timelines is intense. This calls for a modular and flexible approach that decouples hardware and software development, enabling faster iteration and integration across platforms.
Key Challenges
Key Challenges in Development of Connected Cockpit Systems
Feature Delay and High Cost of Development
Most OEMs are still following the conventional sourcing model, leading to dependencies on Tier-1s and a limited number of SoC players resulting in support bottlenecks, delayed features, and increased costs.
Sluggish Execution Speed
With less software ownership in the conventional sourcing model setup, OEMs are facing slower execution speed to bring enhanced features in cockpit systems due to less re-usability and changing ecosystem across programs.
Readiness & Time to Market Constraints
A significant proportion of OEM bandwidth is spent on programs in production or going into production, while only a small percentage is dedicated to future programs, hindering competitiveness and time-to-market capabilities.
What we bring to the table
Disaggregation of Hardware & Software for independent tracks of development resulting in Cost, Time and Quality benefits
Why KPIT ?
KPIT stands out as a strategic technology partner for automotive OEMs, offering deep domain expertise and proven capabilities across the entire cockpit system development lifecycle. Whether you're at the early concept stage or scaling mature platforms, KPIT enables faster innovation with reduced complexity.
Key Benefits
- 30% reduction in software costs using reusable platform IPs and SoC partnerships
- Reduction in Software BOM costs through optimized hardware and software solutions
- 20 months time-to-market from 36 months with reference platform and ready-to-use solutions
- 20-30% improvement in software maintenance costs through tools and automation
Differentiators
- Full warranty and liability ownership for software solutions, ensuring reliability and peace of mind for OEMs
- Accelerated development through strategic partnerships with SoC vendors, accelerators, and advanced hardware design teams
- Fully white-labeled cockpit software solutions for seamless brand customization
- Modular platforms and reusable software components reduce costs for future model year updates
- Ready-to-use IPs, frameworks, and ecosystem integration enable hardware-software decoupling and faster innovation
Focus areas to successfully execute Hardware Software Disaggregation
Areas
Complexity
Ecosystem
- 10+ software domains providing primary features
- 50+ solution providers across domains
Software Platform Updates
- 3 software platforms (Linux / QNX/ Android)
- Minimum 2 OS platform upgrades* over product lifecycle
SoC - BSP Firmware
- 6 domains that require BSP level updates
- Close SoC vendor support required
Integration & Infrastructure
- 600+ repositories
- 50+ pipelines
- 6+ software output [branches]
System Validation
- 6+ displays | 1000+ HMI screens
- 32 languages
- 3+ user interfaces
- 3+ devices
Insights
Interview: KPIT’s approach to streamlining software integration in the automotive sector
Unlock Flexibility and Innovation for Cockpit Systems with Hardware-Software Synergy
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