Bosch MEMS Mobility Sensors – Linux drivers open new market segments in infotainment and telematics

By Kai Dolde of Bosch AE
Time: 16:00 Room: S6

Abstract

Motivation
The product family of Bosch MEMS Mobility Sensors addresses sensing requirements of automotive use-cases in non-safety related domains such as telematics and infotainment. For sensor applications in consumer markets, supporting host-software (Linux driver, Android HAL) is standardized and established. In contrast, the automotive industry shifts gradually to software-defined eco-systems being slowly but continuously influenced by expectations and standards initially settled in consumer electronics. Linux drivers at Automotive Electronics enable smooth system integration for reference designers, distributors, and direct customers and enable new market shares, keeping balance to comply with automotive regulations and expectations. Additional driver upstreaming will increase the visibility of Bosch in the Linux community and attract more customers to use our sensors to keep Bosch in the leading position in the MEMS market.

Methods
We develop Linux drivers and Android HAL, using RasPi and an automated CI Pipeline, for our internal and external customers. The drivers are published on www.github.com/boschmemssolutions.

Results
Development of Linux Drivers for MEMS Sensors is an essential element of the Mobility Sensor business, enabling new market shares and customer awards.

Biography

Kai Dolde is working as a customer project manager and SW project manager for MEMS Sensors at AE/PAS1 (Product Area Sensors) at Bosch in Reutlingen. He initiated the Linux driver development for AE MEMS Sensors in 2019 and is responsible to satisfy the customer driver needs – in the interest of Bosch – since then.