Hyundai Mobis headquarters in southern Seoul / Yonhap
Hyundai Mobis is accelerating its mobility software development through the adoption of an open-source approach.
By publicly releasing internally developed technologies, the company is moving to enable more developers to create value out of Hyundai Mobis’ software and ultimately establish it as an industry standard.
To this end, Hyundai Mobis said Thursday that it has joined the software-defined vehicle (SDV) working group under the Eclipse Foundation, the world’s largest nonprofit open-source development association, and will participate in the S-Core Project to develop an SDV software platform.
The S-Core Project is a global initiative launched — primarily by European companies — in late 2024 to standardize foundational technologies such as software platforms and middleware. It is the first open-source-based software platform development project to meet ASIL-B, the automotive industry's functional safety standard.
Currently, a total of 13 companies are participating in the project and prioritizing the implementation of core technologies required for SDVs, as standardized foundational technologies are essential for accelerating the development of applications such as autonomous driving.
Under the common objective, participating companies are also working to prevent redundant investments while improving system stability.
The logo of Eclipse Foundation / Courtesy of Eclipse Foundation
The most distinctive feature of the S-Core Project is that it applies an open-source development approach, previously used primarily in the IT industry, to the mobility sector. Participating firms disclose some of their software technologies, allowing developers around the world to freely use and improve them.
Hyundai Mobis has put significant meaning on publicly releasing its development code for the first time through participation in the global open-source project. This reflects the company’s technological leadership, built by shifting its R&D focus from hardware to software over the years.
Source: Korea Times News
