QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited, has announced that FERNRIDE is using its QNX OS for Safety to enhance the reliability and security of its autonomous terminal tractor solution.
QNX OS for Safety is POSIX-compliant, making it easy for developers who are used to Linux to make the switch to QNX.
According to the company, QNX powers critical applications across various embedded industries and is trusted as the software foundation by most leading OEMs and Tier 1s worldwide, including BMW, Bosch, Continental, Dongfeng Motor, Geely, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo, and more.
Certified to ISO 26262 ASIL D, QNX OS for Safety reportedly provides a foundation for developing and deploying advanced automotive solutions, while allowing customers to meet stringent EU safety compliance regulations.
Using QNX OS for Safety meant FERNRIDE could meet the high standards of functional safety and focus their efforts on innovation, instead of certifying their operating system.
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“Safety is a non-negotiable priority at FERNRIDE,” said John Hughes, Engineering Manager at FERNRIDE.
“As a next milestone, we will remove the safety driver from the cabin of our autonomous terminal tractors to unlock the path to scaling with our customers. To do this, we need to authoritatively prove that the entire system is safe.”
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“We are proud to collaborate with FERNRIDE to deliver its cutting-edge autonomous solution, especially at a time when the logistics industry is urgently seeking ways to reduce costs while not compromising on meeting safety goals,” said Grant Courville, SVP Products and Strategy at QNX.
“By leveraging the capabilities of safety-certified software and engineering services, FERNRIDE is helping to drive the future of autonomy and empowering their customers to achieve next-level efficiency and safety.
Last November, FERNRIDE achieved a significant milestone with the successful evaluation of its safety and security concept for autonomous terminal tractors.
