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Automotive & Mobility

Vehicle Infotainment HMI

Android automotive HMI with Bluetooth telephony/media, radio suite and CAN/UART vehicle telemetry on a 10.1" display.

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Category

Automotive & Mobility

Industry

Automotive & Mobility

Focus

Hardware + software engineering

Vehicle infotainment HMI interface on in-vehicle display

Vehicle infotainment HMI interface on in-vehicle display

Project

Overview

An Android 10 AOSP infotainment application for in-vehicle use, combining entertainment, Bluetooth phone integration and real-time vehicle telemetry via CAN/UART.

Business

Context

Mobility product teams need a modular infotainment UI that can show vehicle data and media controls with OTA expandability.

Challenge

Integrate telephony, radio/media and vehicle data buses into a driver-appropriate Android HMI with updateability.

Solution

Modular Android infotainment app on automotive-oriented Android 10 AOSP hardware with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, CAN/UART and OTA.

Architecture

Hardware

  • Android 10 AOSP platform with automotive-grade reliability targets
  • 10.1" capacitive touch display optimized for in-vehicle environments
  • Integrated Bluetooth & Wi-Fi for connectivity and external device pairing
  • CAN/UART interfaces to fetch real-time vehicle data (speed, tyre pressure, etc.)

Architecture

Software

  • Android-based infotainment app with modular architecture
  • Bluetooth headset & phone profile integration for hands-free calling and media
  • AM/FM, weather band, satellite radio support with dynamic audio controls
  • Dynamic app installation and OTA updates for feature expansion

Systems

Connectivity & communication

BluetoothWi-FiCANUARTOTA

Capabilities

Key features

Real-time vehicle telemetry: speed, tyre pressure and system indicators
Entertainment suite: music, radio, podcasts and phone media
Bluetooth phone pairing: hands-free calls, contacts sync and profiles
Interactive UI tailored for minimal driver distraction

Outcomes

Business value

  • Enhances driver experience with centralized infotainment and diagnostics
  • Enables OEM branding and service integrations via custom apps
  • Improves convenience through hands-free interaction
  • Future-ready platform for over-the-air updates and connected features

Stack

Technologies

  • Android 10 AOSP
  • Bluetooth
  • Wi-Fi
  • CAN
  • UART
  • OTA

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