Automotive Android Operating System

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Master the development and deployment of Android Automotive OS for modern vehicles.

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Automotive Android Operating System

Overview

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Android Automotive OS (AAOS), focusing on its architecture, development, and deployment in vehicles. Participants will learn about the Android framework, build system, security aspects, Board Support Package (BSP) development, Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), Vehicle HAL, and CAR API. Additionally, the course covers application development and testing using industry-standard tools like CTS and VTS.

Objectives

By the end of this course, leaner will be able to:

  • Understand the architecture and components of Android Automotive OS (AAOS)

  • Develop and customize Android BSP for automotive platforms

  • Implement and work with HAL and Vehicle HAL

  • Access vehicle data and functionalities using the CAR API

  • Build and deploy applications for AAOS

  • Perform testing using CTS and VTS test suites

  • Ensure security in AAOS development and deployment

Prerequisites

  • C/C++ Object-Oriented Programming

  • Linux Kernel Basics

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Android Automotive OS2025-03-24T21:45:29+05:30
  • Overview of Android and its role in the automotive industry

  • AAOS architecture and components (system UI, services, apps)

  • Key differences between AAOS and Android for mobile devices

  • Setting up the AAOS development environment

  • Introduction to Android Studio and emulator

Module 2: Android OS Fundamentals2025-03-24T21:46:49+05:30
  • Linux kernel functions in Android

  • Android boot process and initialization system

  • System services and application lifecycle management

  • Android inter-process communication

  • Practical exercises: Exploring Android system settings and services

Module 3: Android Framework and Build System2025-03-24T21:47:40+05:30
  • Android application components: Activities, Services, Broadcast Receivers, Content Providers

  • User interface design using XML and Jetpack Compose

  • Understanding Gradle and the AOSP build system

  • Building and deploying Android applications

  • Practical exercises: Developing a basic Android application

Module 4: Android BSP Development2025-03-24T21:48:32+05:30
  • Introduction to Board Support Package (BSP) concepts

  • Porting Android to a hardware platform

  • Configuring device trees and kernel parameters

  • Building and flashing Android images

  • Practical exercises: Customizing and deploying a BSP for a specific device

Module 5: Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL)2025-03-24T21:49:15+05:30
  • Understanding HAL architecture and types (legacy, binderized)

  • Implementing HAL modules for hardware access

  • Introduction to Vehicle HAL and its functionalities

  • Practical exercises: Accessing sensors using Vehicle HAL

Module 6: CAR API and Application Development2025-03-24T21:49:55+05:30
  • Overview of the CAR API and its applications

  • Accessing vehicle data like sensor values, diagnostics, and properties

  • Implementing applications to control vehicle functions (e.g., HVAC, media, navigation)

  • Practical exercises: Developing an app to monitor vehicle speed and control audio volume

Module 7: Testing and Security2025-03-24T21:50:34+05:30
  • Introduction to Compatibility Test Suite (CTS) and Vendor Test Suite (VTS)

  • Performing HAL testing and analyzing results

  • Security practices in AAOS development

  • Implementing secure boot and verified boot

  • Understanding permission management and sandboxing

  • Practical exercises: Conducting CTS tests and reviewing results

2025-04-09T16:56:24+05:30
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