Tata Elxsi is teaming up with Qualcomm to develop virtual models of Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions for cloud-native application development, showcased at CES 2025.
According to Tata Elxsi's press release, the Tata Elxsi-Qualcomm partnership aims to develop a virtual electronic control unit (ECU) platform for automotive manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers using Snapdragon virtual system-on-chips (VSoCs), targeting the next wave of mobility solutions for various vehicle segments.
The initiative will utilize Snapdragon Digital Chassis VSoCs to revolutionize software-defined vehicle development, enabling faster software development and validation by reducing reliance on hardware availability. This approach aims to streamline product development, ensuring quicker and more efficient market entry for advanced mobility solutions.
At CES 2025, Tata Elxsi demonstrated its AVENIR SDV solutions integrated with Qualcomm's Snapdragon Ride Flex SoC, highlighting practical uses in infotainment and advanced driver assistance systems.
Shaju S, VP and head of the Transportation Business Unit at Tata Elxsi, emphasized that this collaboration brings together a unique blend of world-class software, system expertise, virtualized models, and pre-developed SDV software. This fusion offers OEMs a robust and forward-thinking pathway toward SDVs and the next generation of mobility solutions. With this initiative, Tata Elxsi further cements its position as a key player in the automotive technology sector, demonstrating its commitment to delivering cutting-edge and future-ready automotive technologies.
Laxmi Rayapudi, VP at Qualcomm, noted a major advancement for developers. Tata Elxsi's cloud-based demonstration of Snapdragon virtual SoCs is a breakthrough for early software development. Using the AVENIR SDV suite provides a cost-effective way for developers to access target hardware sooner, cutting the time needed to bring new applications to market.