Paul LerouxRubber duckies are born multitaskers. They can serve as bath toys. Or race for charity. Or track ocean currents. Heck, they can even act as crash-test dummies in tiny autonomous vehicles....
When the rubber ducky hits the road
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Autonomous cars that can navigate winter roads? ‘Snow problem!
A look at what happens when you equip a Ford Fusion with sensor fusion.Paul LerouxLet’s face it, cars and snow don’t mix. A heavy snowfall can tax the abilities of even the best driver — not to mention...
Goodbye analog, hello digital
Since 2008, QNX has explored how digital instrument clusters will change the driving experience.Paul LerouxQuick: What do the Alfa Romeo 4C, Audi TT, Audi Q7, Corvette Stingray, Jaguar XJ, Land Rover...
The simpler, the better: a first look at the new QNX technology concept vehicle
Bringing the KISS principle to the dashboard.Paul Leroux“From sensors to smartphones, the car is experiencing a massive influx of new technologies, and automakers must blend these in a way that is simple,...
QNX announces new platforms for automated driving systems and in-car acoustics
Paul LerouxEvery year, at CES, QNX Software Systems showcases its immense range of solutions for infotainment systems, digital instrument clusters, telematics systems, advanced driving assistance systems...
Ford ports SmartDeviceLink to QNX CAR Platform
QNX joins Ford, Toyota, and other industry leaders to help drive new standard for app integration.Paul LerouxFor as long as I can remember, QNX Software Systems has been at the forefront of integrating...
The demo is in the details
A new video of the 2015 QNX technology concept car reveals some thoughtful touches.Paul LerouxQNX technology concept cars serve a variety of purposes. They demonstrate, for example, how the flexibility...
Bringing a bird’s eye view to a car near you
QNX and TI team up to enable surround-view systems in mass-volume vehiclesPaul LerouxUh-oh. You are 10 minutes late for your appointment and can’t find a place to park. At long last, a space opens up,...
An ADAS glossary for the acronym challenged
If you’ve got ACD, you’ve come to the right place.Paul LerouxSomeday, in the not-so-distant future, your mechanic will tell you that your CTA sensor has gone MIA. Or that your EDA needs an OTA update....
Five reasons why they should test autonomous cars in Ontario
Did I say five? I meant six… Paul LerouxIt was late and I needed to get home. So I shut down my laptop, bundled myself in a warm jacket, and headed out to the QNX parking lot. A heavy snow had started...
What does a decades-old thought experiment have to do with self-driving cars?
Paul LerouxLast week, I discussed, ever so briefly, some ethical issues raised by autonomous vehicles — including the argument that introducing them too slowly could be considered unethical! My post...
The ethics of robot cars
“By midcentury, the penetration of autonomous vehicles... could ultimately cause vehicle crashes in the U.S. to fall from second to ninth place in terms of their lethality ranking.” — McKinseyPaul LerouxIf...
Developing safety-critical systems? This book is for you
In-depth volume covers development of systems under the IEC 61508, ISO 26262, EN 50128, and IEC 62304 standardsPaul LerouxIn June, I told you of an upcoming book by my colleague Chris Hobbs,...
From ADAS to autonomous
A new webinar on how autonomous driving technologies will affect embedded software — and vice versaPaul LerouxWhen, exactly, will production cars become fully autonomous? And when will they become affordable...
One OS, multiple safety applications
The latest version of our certified OS for ADAS systems and digital instrument clusters has a shorter product name — but a longer list of talents.Paul LerouxCan you ever deliver a safety-critical product...
The A to Z of QNX in cars
Over 26 fast facts, brought to you by the English alphabetPaul LerouxA is for Audi, one of the first automakers to use QNX technology in its vehicles. For more than 15 years, Audi has put its trust in...
