Our wide field of great assets and competencies enables us to provide customized solutions to our customers. We provide software and hardware solutions for dedicated functionalities and architecture needs.
For Safe, Exciting, Connected and Autonomous Driving
R2C. Solutions
From the “Classic” Architecture to the Software-defined Vehicle
With software solutions from Continental, you always get experience, quality and expertise.
We have been in the automotive software business for over 25 years and have developed more than 300 separate software solutions with 10,000 software engineers and AI experts.
We are currently at ~1 million software builds per month.
Our Approach: The Road to Cloud Ecosystem (R2C.)
Enable. Develop. Integrate. In the Software-defined Vehicle (SDV), functions are enabled by software. Decoupling software from hardware development cycles enables swift and continuous development, testing and implementation of new functions and software updates throughout the vehicle lifetime.
Within the Road to Cloud Ecosystem we deliver:
- Enabling technologies
- Software solutions and functions
- Hardware components
From Hardware to Software Product Solutions
What makes us so powerful as a partner for automotive software? We know the challenges and have the right answers.
Why should you use software products from Continental? We know the requirements and have proven software products.
Increasing complexity in software and integration
- Extensive experience (e.g. managing 19 companies on Software for a single ECU)
- Toolset that provides SW quickly and reliably (Continental Cooperation Portal)
Continuous software deliveries over the lifecycle
- Providing SW updates for 15+ years
- Agile and DevOps-based processes
- High quality, speed and flexibility
Speed-up time to market
- Decoupling software from hardware utilizing CAEdge framework (e.g. virtual ECU)
- Code to road in one day
Series & OEM qualified
- Develop and deliver high-quality software that complies with automotive standards and OEM specifications
Flexible collaboration and business models
- Continental Cooperation Portal (CCP)
- OEM-specific adaptations provided as source code
- Adapted license models
State-of-the-art technology and innovation
- Worldwide activities for high quality state of the art solutions
- In-depth trend scouting
- Thought leader in SDV (CAEdge1, vECU2, Concept Car)
Long-term maintenance and support capability
- Lifespan updateability of software products
- Providing development and testing tools
Versatile software products that work smoothly together
- Flexible software portfolio
- Secure compatibility of all functionalities
- Customizing to the customer's E/E architecture
1CAEdge: Continental Automotive Edge Framework
2vECU: Virtual Electronic Control Unit
R2C. Solutions. Software
Our software portfolio as part of the Road to Cloud Ecosystem covers a wide range of automotive and industry functions. Our Offer: solutions for every aspect of the Software-defined Vehicle and the right Software-as-a-Product for a wide range of different functional areas.
- Safe – on the road we have the right safety solutions
- Exciting – perfect functions that inspire customers
- Connected Cloud Services – connected software solutions with a great benefit
- Autonomous – innovative solutions for the road to automated driving
- Safe
- Exciting
- Connected Cloud Services
- Autonomous
On the Road We Have the Right Safety Technologies
Vehicle Dynamic Function
- Holistic Motion Control for all vehicle dynamic functions with integrated stability support and signal provider for vehicle state signals.
Body and Network Controls
- Washer System/Jet Wiper
- Exterior Light
- Antitheft Warning System
Passive Safety and Sensorics
- Pre-Crash Functions
- Tread Depth Monitoring
Actuator Controls
- Window Lifter
- Liftgate Trunklid
- Latch Lock
- Power Door
- Anti-Pinch Algorithm
- Heating
Perfect Functions that Inspire Customers
Entertainment
- Software Defined Radio (SDR)
- Voice based user interaction and conversational AI (Speech)
- ECNR (Echo cancellation & noise reduction)
- Driver Monitoring
- Cabin Monitoring
Comfort Solutions
- Intelligent Glass Control
- Sun Roof/Sun Shade
- Interior Light
- Seat Control
- Thermal Management
- Cloud-based Personalization
- Kick Sensing
- Augmented Reality Creator for HUD
- Virtual 3D Environment
Cluster/HUD
- Versatile Cluster Framework
- Distortion Handling
Connected Software Solutions with a Great Benefit
- Digital Key Management
- Users Device Localization
- Users Device Communication
Innovative Solutions for the Road to Automated Driving
- Trailer Reverse Assist
- Auto Parking
- Charger Alignment Function
- Transparent Trailer
- Transparent Vehicle
Cruising
- Cruising Companion (Hands off <130 km/h)
- 2nd GEN ACC with Lateral Guidance (LGA)
Safety
- 3rd GEN Emergency Steer Assist
- Lane Change/Overtake Assist
R2C. Solutions. Hardware
We provide the right hardware components and architecture solutions for various vehicle domains, including sensors, actuators, ECUs, displays and hardware.
- Sensors & Actuators
- ECUs
- Displays
Sensors and Actuators
In Software-defined Vehicles, sensors and actuators play a crucial role in enabling advanced functionalities and ensuring optimal performance. Seamless interaction between sensors and actuators allows the vehicle to operate safely, effiently and autonomously.
Control Units Product Portfolio
Our control unit portfolio offers reliable and easy-to-use solutions designed to meet various customer needs.
Display Solutions
With increasing digitalization, displays solutions have become the key differentiator in modern vehicle interiors and the primary interface between driver and vehicle. Technologies enable innovative cockpit designs.
Why Continental?
- Your automotive software partner of choice with proven expertise in vehicle architecture and system integration.
- Embedded software function can be offered as Software-as-a-Product (SaaP) for safe, exciting, connected and autonomous driving.
- Different collaboration and business models.
- State-of-the-art software development for customer specific and outstanding functionalities.
Reliable, innovative, future-oriented:
Software Solutions from Continental.
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