Solution Accelerators &
Services from GlobalLogic
GlobalLogic’s Nautilus Platform Single SoC Hybrid Architecture with Xen Hypervisor
From real-time vehicle diagnostics to customizable The most common barriers to adopting Android in automotive
entertainment apps, advanced in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) software include its unreliability, low security, and long boot
solutions are becoming a driving force in the automotive time. The Nautilus platform resolves these issues by separating
industry. However, while Android or Linux operating systems mission-critical software (e.g., CAN/MOST vehicle services,
could significantly advance the development of fast, rich IVI driver assistance, emergency services) from infotainment
systems, they have yet to be successfully utilized because of software (e.g., multimedia services, navigation, cloud apps).
limitations around reliability, security, and boot time. By leveraging a Xen type 1 hypervisor, the platform can
To overcome these roadblocks, GlobalLogic has developed simultaneously run two or more different operating systems on
the Nautilus platform, a set of automotive IVI solution a single SoC: (1) highly reliable Linux or RTOS for automotive
accelerators that includes architectural concepts, a modified grade software and (2) completely sandboxed, highly
Android OS distribution, and advanced UI concepts. customizable Android for infotainment software.
This hybrid architecture allows you to develop an Android-
based IVI system without compromising the functionality,
How Nautilus Helps security, or reliability of the vehicle’s operational software.
Leveraging various automotive application processors Nautilus leverages the latest version of Linux kernel and
(e.g., Jacinto 6), the Nautilus platform enables automotive Android, and it enables multiple operating systems to share
ecosystem players to quickly and cost-effectively develop hardware resources (including GPUs). Mission-critical tasks
powerful, Android-based IVI systems on a single system on a can be offloaded to a dedicated Cortex-M4 core (thus
chip (SoC). achieving maximal levels of isolation), and communication
between the application and real-time cores is performed
through a secure communication module.
Vehicle Software Infotainment Software
Navigation
Connect
Climate
Comms
Media
Apps
Car
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Automotive Grade Android GlobalLogic’s Automotive R&D Services
Nautilus ensures that your system will perform optimally on Leveraging the Nautilus platform as a solution accelerator,
the underlying TI hardware through the Automotive Grade GlobalLogic partners with automotive ecosystem players
Android (AGA) platform, a modified Android OS distribution to design and develop Android-based IVI systems on top
that significantly accelerates boot time and operating speeds. of TI hardware. Our end-to-end expertise in Android OS
Systems built on this platform are ready to use within 5-7 internals, Linux kernels, and TI application processors uniquely
seconds of powering up, and the rear-view camera on the position us to help customers quickly and cost-effectively
head unit is activated within 1-2 seconds of switching into launch innovative automotive solutions. To learn more about
reverse gear immediately after power-up. GlobalLogic’s Nautilus platform and automotive R&D services,
AGA leverages a broad array of connectivity services from contact info@globallogic.com.
Android utilizing Bluetooth, Miracast, MirrorLink, and Wireless
Hotspots. Users can access vehicle performance data via the About GlobalLogic & Texas Instruments
cloud, control automotive features through a mobile device,
or push data from a mobile device to a vehicle display. The GlobalLogic is a full-lifecycle product development services
platform also provides custom enablement components for provider that helps businesses imagine, build, and transform
various multimedia services utilizing UPnP/DLNA, Audio/Video their next-generation digital products.GlobalLogic is based in
Playback, and Radio. Whether users want to access XM Radio the U.S. and operates design and engineering centers across
directly from their head unit or stream media from their mobile Argentina, Ukraine, India, Croatia, Slovakia, and Poland.
device, Nautilus simplifies the development process for IVI GlobalLogic is a platinum member of Texas Instruments’
systems. Developer Network and has been providing the company
Conceptual UI for Head Unit with software engineering services since 2011. In addition to
adapting new releases of Android to TI’s current and previous
Designing a user interface for a vehicle head unit requires SoCs (e.g., OMAP, Jacinto, etc.), GlobalLogic has managed
a completely different approach than designing for a mobile numerous integration projects for the company’s OEM
device. In addition to creating an intuitive user experience, customers, including leading mobile device vendors and IVI
you must also ensure that drivers remain safe while interacting head unit providers.
with the system. The Nautilus platform provides innovative
UX/UI concepts for touch-controlled head units that ensure a
superior user experience without compromising driver safety.
DOM 0 DOM U DOM U Realtime OS
System Control Cluster Domain HMI Domain
Watchdog Instrumental HMI Tell-Tales
RVC, SVS
Cluster
PV Driver
Backends Connectivity Media CAN Processing
Middleware
Linux Automotive Grade Linux/QNX Automotive Grade Android AUTOSAR/RTOS
HW Drivers PV Frontends HW Drivers PV Frontends HW Drivers HW Drivers
Xen Hypervisor
Application Core Realtime Core
Nautilus Platform Architecture
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