Qorix, a global provider of modular automotive middleware solutions, and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a leader in automotive platforms, have announced a technology collaboration to advance software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Their partnership aims to deliver high-performance, pre-integrated, and scalable solutions that enable OEMs and tier-1 suppliers to develop next-generation vehicles efficiently. As part of this cooperation, Qorix’s middleware will be integrated into Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Digital Chassis platforms, including the Snapdragon Ride™ Platform and Snapdragon® Cockpit Platform, with both solutions available separately.
Driving Innovation Together: Qorix and Qualcomm Technologies have joined forces to tackle key integration challenges in system development by combining their expertise in system-on-chip (SoC) and middleware solutions:
- Seamless Integration: Qorix’s middleware is integrated with Snapdragon Cockpit and Snapdragon Ride Platforms to deliver high-performance, scalable solutions for advanced automotive applications.
- Streamlined Development: Pre-integrated SoC platforms simplify integration for OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, reducing complexity and accelerating development timelines.
- Future-Ready Solutions: This collaboration supports the transition to software-defined vehicles, ensuring optimized performance, long-term adaptability, and robust system capabilities.
“Our alliance with Qorix solidifies our commitment to innovation in the automotive industry. By seamlessly integrating our Snapdragon Cockpit and Snapdragon Ride Platforms with Qorix’s robust middleware, we are helping accelerate the adoption and deployment of software-defined vehicles and equipping our customers with highperformance solutions designed to deliver unparalleled riding experiences,” said Laxmi Rayapudi, Vice President of Product Management at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Delivering value for customers and stakeholders
This technology cooperation is designed to provide automotive OEMs and tier-1 suppliers with integrated hardware and software stacks that are scalable and supported by the combined expertise of Qorix and Qualcomm Technologies. This ready-to-use platform is designed to enable seamless progression from proof-ofconcept to series production, accelerating development timelines for automotive OEMs and tier-1 suppliers.
Key benefits include:
- Comprehensive support: Customers benefit from a unified ecosystem where Qualcomm Technologies delivers high-performance hardware platforms and Qorix provides middleware expertise.
- Accelerated innovation: The technology collaboration aims to bring verified, pre-integrated solutions that simplify development and enable faster deployment of advanced automotive systems.
- Reliable middleware: Qorix middleware is designed to enable abstractions for application development, deterministic behavior, mixed criticality and provides a solution including functional safety and security.
“Our collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies represents a significant step forward in addressing the growing complexity of automotive systems. Together, we are redefining possibilities for next-generation vehicles by integrating cutting-edge middleware and hardware technologies,” said Markus Schupfner, Chief Executive Officer at Qorix.
