The collaboration combines SemiDrive’s comprehensive chip solutions with KOTEI’s AI-driven software capabilities to create a streamlined “chip + software” development model for mass production. Together, they have developed a near-production-ready intelligent cockpit solution based on SemiDrive’s X9 smart cockpit System-on-Chip (SoC) and E3 microcontroller unit (MCU) series, paired with KOTEI’s A²OS vehicle operating system tailored for centralized computing. This solution integrates essential functions, including the center control system, instrument cluster, digital video recorder, and around-view monitoring, offering adaptability across various hardware levels. It enhances development efficiency, improves quality, and enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers to reduce costs and accelerate market delivery.
Looking forward, KOTEI and SemiDrive plan to deepen their partnership as AI large models and high-computing automotive chips gain prominence. Their future efforts will focus on SemiDrive’s X10 AI cockpit chip and KOTEI’s expertise in AI software, targeting advancements in large model integration and full-scenario 3D engines to create a next-generation AI cockpit ecosystem. This collaboration aims to set new standards for intelligent vehicle interfaces and user experiences.
The partnership also extends to other automotive domains, including zone controller units (ZCU), electric motor control, and intelligent chassis systems. These initiatives will leverage SemiDrive’s E3 MCU series and KOTEI’s AutoSAR-compliant ZCU software and reliable motor control algorithms, fostering integrated solutions for advanced vehicle control.
KOTEI’s chief representative emphasized the collaboration’s potential: “This partnership with SemiDrive allows us to combine cutting-edge chip technology with our AI software expertise to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate the intelligent transformation of vehicles.” Similarly, a SemiDrive spokesperson noted: “Our joint efforts with KOTEI are paving the way for a new era of smart cockpits and vehicle systems, enhancing efficiency and performance for our partners.”
By aligning their strengths, KOTEI and SemiDrive are positioned to redefine automotive development, offering scalable, high-quality solutions that support the industry’s shift toward smarter, more connected vehicles. This collaboration underscores their commitment to driving technological progress and meeting the evolving needs of global automotive manufacturers.
