OSS + ELC EU 2026

In automotive systems, interest is growing in OSS adoption, Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV), and mixed-criticality architectures. In initiatives such as AGL and SoDeV, configurations combining Linux, RTOSes, and hypervisors are becoming a key focus. In this context, Zephyr may be used as a small RTOS domain with a limited, well-defined role.

This session views Zephyr and Xen as complementary components. Xen can provide domain isolation and resource partitioning, Linux can host high-level services and integration layers, and Zephyr can handle focused RTOS functions. It outlines role division in OSS-based automotive software.

Functional safety is also important. The Zephyr Safety WG is advancing related activities, treating safety readiness not as certification itself but as a technical foundation—requirements, tests, and documentation—that the community can build together. This session discusses how automotive stakeholders can participate and contribute upstream.

Based on Linux/AGL mixed-OS integration experience, this case study discusses what should be addressed when applying Zephyr and Xen to automotive systems and how these efforts can advance with the community.