Linux now powers safety systems in software-defined vehicles. Elektrobit, an automotive electronics supplier, has developed a specialized Linux distribution that complies with the automotive industry’s functional safety requirements. This is the first open-source OS to do so. The shift towards software-defined vehicles involves powerful computers controlling various aspects of the vehicle. These include vehicle dynamics, driver-assistance systems, infotainment, and convenience features. Elektrobit’s EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications has been approved by TÜV Nord, a German organization. It also complies with the IEC 61508 standard for safety applications. An external safety monitor runs in a hypervisor, validating kernel actions, thus ensuring safety without needing to qualify Linux itself. This approach allows the OS to keep up with the rapid pace of Linux development while ensuring safety. Elektrobit developed this Linux distribution in collaboration with Canonical, and they will maintain its compliance with safety requirements over time.
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