A software-defined vehicle (SDV) is an architecture in which key functions are defined by software, and the vehicle’s capabilities expand through updates and new services. The transition to a centralized electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture simplifies product evolution: new scenarios, applications, and improvements can be released without redesigning the platform.
PRM.DEV develops components of the SDV ecosystem: embedded operating systems based on a microkernel architecture, in-vehicle software, hardware modules, and cloud infrastructure.
Our Services
Embedded Operating System
We develop embedded operating systems from scratch or improve existing ones. A microkernel architecture helps isolate critical functions, while modularity makes it possible to safely add or disable components as the product evolves.
Hardware
We design hardware solutions for SDVs, including electronic control units (ECUs), sensors, cameras, and computing modules. We build a modular architecture so that manufacturers can select best-in-class hardware without compatibility issues.
Cloud
We build cloud platforms for data management and analytics, ensure secure vehicle-to-cloud communication, and support over-the-air (OTA) updates. We configure workflows for version control, configuration management, and lifecycle management.
How We Build SDV Solutions
We transition the platform to high-bandwidth Ethernet, build a controller hierarchy, and consolidate electronic control units (ECUs) to move away from the “one function — one unit” model.
We implement software-defined networking (SDN) to improve network manageability: configuration automation, the YANG data modeling language, routing matrix setup, policies, and time-sensitive networking (TSN) functions.
We design the vehicle-to-cloud layer: managing updates across device fleets, abstracting network complexity, and decoupling hardware and software development cycles. We build in workflows for configuration and lifecycle management.
We decompose the monolith into services and separate real-time (RT) computing from input/output (I/O) control. We use containerization, including Docker and Kubernetes, and an API-first approach to ensure compatibility and simplify integrations.
We create virtualized environments on a single system-on-chip (SoC) to isolate components and reduce software dependency on specific hardware. This accelerates integration and simplifies collaborative development.
We create digital twins of vehicles, systems, and individual components to test scenarios, validate updates, analyze data, and predict system behavior before changes are deployed to the real fleet.
What Our Clients Get
Updatability
The central computing module is designed with performance headroom so the platform can support future features and updates. This makes it possible to add capabilities to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), body systems, and service systems.
Safety and Reliability
Embedded real-time functions and isolation of critical components improve operational predictability. When needed, we add analytics and predictive maintenance to identify issues before failures occur.
Connectivity
We design secure vehicle–smartphone–cloud connectivity and OTA update workflows. As a result, users get stable access to services, while manufacturers gain controlled release processes for improvements and patches.
Want to develop an SDV platform for your project? Contact us, and we will propose a work plan and team structure tailored to your request.