Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) - Interview

Promoting SDV-related projects

2025/09/10

Summary

Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) is an open source project, part of the non-profit Linux Foundation's project activities, to accelerate the development of a fully open software platform for automotive applications. As a Linux product designed specifically for automotive use, it mainly has been used in In-Vehicle-Infotainment (IVI) equipment. Following the trend towards the use of OSS (Open Source Software), it now also supports advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), which require functional safety, and is scheduled to be released as the AGL SDV reference platform. Japanese domestic OEMs have also established internal OSS utilization organizations referred to as OSPOs (Open Source Program Offices), and AGL is also working to support OSPOs as part of its Expert Group (subcommittee) activities.

This report introduces the main points of an interview with The Linux Foundation’s Mr. Dan Cauchy (Executive Director) and Mr. Fukuyasu (Vice President of Japan Operations) of AGL.

SDV trends (especially in the IVI field)

With the spread of SDVs (Software Defined Vehicles), there is a move toward consolidating dozens of ECUs to just a few, and this is bringing about a major change in the software/development environment as well. Examples include the use of OSS (Open Source Software), the coexistence of multiple operating systems (OS), including functional safety/real-time operating systems, in-vehicle and cloud integration, and integration between virtual and real environments. As for operating systems in the IVI field, AGL and Android Automotive OS are currently competing fiercely for market share, and some OEMs have announced support for both OS's, so future developments will be closely watched.

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