SDV 101: Introduction to Software Defined Vehicles

Overview

Welcome to this course on software defined vehicles! Throughout this course, you will gain insights into the definition, concept, architecture, and potential of software defined vehicles, and understand their growing significance in the automotive industry. Software defined vehicles utilize a central computer to oversee various aspects of the vehicle, including performance, safety features, and user experience. This innovative architecture provides enhanced flexibility, efficiency, and customization options. This course is tailored for individuals with a fundamental grasp of software development and cloud infrastructure services, primarily targeting those employed in the automotive industry. Upon completion of the course, participants will have a deeper comprehension of the ongoing transformations within the automotive industry, and the influential role of software defined vehicles in shaping the future of transportation within manufacturing facilities and on the roads.

Syllabus

Welcome to the course

Welcome to our essentials course on software-defined vehicles. In this first module, we would like to introduce the course, the topic, and the instructors to you.

Essentials

In this first module, we will cover the basics of SDV. We will define what SDV is, but more importantly, we will explore the various aspects of how the transformation in the automotive industry was initiated, leading to the necessity and emergence of SDVs.

Lessons Learned

In this module we will go through a number of technical evolutions that influenced or led to the transformation in the automotive industry.

Building Blocks

In this module we will go through the building blocks of an SDV one by one. We will not go into details, but will put together the whole picture from a birds view perspective.