Qt selected by General Motors for software-defined vehicle development
Summary
Qt’s cross-platform Human Machine Interface (HMI) development tools and framework will equip GM with tools that make it possible for the company to design and develop once, and test and deploy everywhere, across different brands and configurations. GM will have access to Qt’s fully customisable cross-platform design capabilities, bridge tooling, performance-optimised real-time 2D and 3D graphics, and reusable code. By selecting Qt, GM is looking to achieve its ambitions to transform the in-vehicle user experience (UX) and connect customers’ digital lives, providing drivers and passengers with an enhanced in-cabin experience that can be conveniently modified and updated while limiting the need to purchase new or additional hardware. Software-defined vehicles will mark a turning point in the experiences that auto manufacturers are able to offer their customers.” GM’s software-defined vehicle strategy includes the launch of the Ultifi software platform later in 2023, allowing for frequent over-the-air software updates and additional benefits. Qt’s expected contribution to future generations of Ultifi will help GM to do this at scale with flexibility and efficiency for different brands and products.