[CES 2024] FortyTwoDot Unveils SDV OS to Realize 'Self-Learning Car'

Hyundai Motor Group's global software center, FortyTwoDot, has unveiled an operating system (OS) designed to effectively implement Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV). Utilizing this OS reduces software (SW) errors and vulnerabilities in vehicles, thereby enhancing vehicle safety.

On the 8th (local time), Song Chang-hyun, CEO of FortyTwoDot and head of Hyundai Motor's SDV division (President), introduced a user experience-centered SDV strategy at the Hyundai Motor media conference held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, USA. Participating for the first time in this year's CES, the world's largest electronics and IT exhibition, FortyTwoDot revealed not only the SDV-dedicated OS but also the SDV architecture, high-performance vehicle computer (HPVC) to control large-scale data and software, artificial intelligence (AI) navigation, and autonomous driving technologies.

In particular, the SDV OS currently being developed in-house by FortyTwoDot can relocate and restore the software execution location even if a specific vehicle component fails, thereby increasing the safety of vehicle operation. For example, if there is an issue with the software controlling the electric vehicle battery, software responsible for other parts can shift its coverage area to cover the defect in the electric vehicle battery control. Applying this new OS is expected to enhance safety in vehicle driving where software plays a significant role, such as autonomous driving.

President Song emphasized, "The most important aspect in the software development process is always to start from the user's needs and prioritize safety in design," adding, "The values of 'safety' and 'convenience' will remain unchanged throughout all processes driving the SDV vision."

Song Chang-hyun, CEO of FortyTwoDot and Head of Hyundai Motor SDV Division, is giving a presentation at the Hyundai Motor media conference held on the 8th (local time) at the Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center in Las Vegas, USA.
[Photo by Hyundai Motor]

Additionally, FortyTwoDot highlighted the expansion of the SDV user experience through the 'AI Machine,' a theme running throughout CES. When the 'AI Machine,' which can learn, diagnose, and take action autonomously, is applied to SDVs, the vehicle will manage all processes from charging to driving and parking on its own. President Song stated, "As vehicles evolve through software and AI, not only will they handle complex tasks independently, but improvements in technology and services based on data will provide significant value to customers."

To fully introduce SDVs, FortyTwoDot separates hardware (HW) and software (SW) in the vehicle development process and accelerates development based on a standard architecture. Using accumulated data, they rapidly improve and update software through irregular development tailored to user needs. They also plan to provide a software development kit (SDK) to enable external developers to directly participate in developing in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) applications. To achieve this vision, FortyTwoDot has established branches in Silicon Valley, USA, and Warsaw, Poland, and is recruiting top-tier global developers.

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