Elektrobit and ETAS have introduced a pre-integrated software foundation for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), combining Elektrobit’s EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications with the ADAS profile of the ETAS Vehicle Software Platform Suite.
The companies unveiled the joint software stack during the Automotive Engineering Exposition held in Yokohama, Japan, from 27 to 29 May 2026.
Linux-Based Foundation for ADAS Development
The new offering integrates Elektrobit’s safety-enabled Linux distribution with ETAS’s middleware platform designed for ADAS applications.
According to the companies, the solution is intended to provide vehicle manufacturers and suppliers with a Linux-based alternative to proprietary operating systems while supporting Automotive Safety Integrity Level B (ASIL-B) requirements.
The integrated platform is designed to serve as a foundation for the development and deployment of ADAS functions in software-defined vehicles.
Focus on Safety and Middleware Integration
The software stack combines operating system functionality with middleware services that support communication, application integration, and safety-related requirements within vehicle architectures.
The companies said the pre-integrated approach is intended to simplify software development and reduce integration efforts for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers.
“By combining the ADAS profile of our Vehicle Software Platform Suite with EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications, we’re allowing OEMs and Tier 1s to efficiently enable ASIL-B safety in Linux-based systems while providing series-proven middleware capabilities to ADAS function developers,” said Tobias Kreuzinger, Head of Product Field Compute Middleware at ETAS.
Support for Evaluations and Pilot Programs
According to Elektrobit and ETAS, the software foundation can be integrated into existing vehicle software architectures and used for production evaluations, pilot projects, and future development programs.
The companies said the platform is intended to support increasing demand for scalable software solutions as automakers continue to expand software-defined vehicle capabilities.
Part of Broader Software-Defined Vehicle Strategies
Elektrobit stated that EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications is a core component of its software-defined vehicle portfolio.
The company believes Linux-based platforms can play an increasingly important role in future automotive architectures when combined with safety-focused middleware and development tools.
“In combination with ETAS, we are validating safety-enabled Linux can serve as a solid foundation for ADAS when combined with deterministic middleware,” said Moritz Neukirchner, Head of Cross-Portfolio Growth and Alliances at Elektrobit.
The companies did not disclose specific customer programs but indicated that the integrated solution is now available for evaluation by OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers developing next-generation ADAS systems.