The automobile industry is going through a phase, which can be related to the aftermath of the introduction of the first iPhone. Software plays a key role in this transition period of the industry. Hence, multiple companies are trying to get a slice of the market before it explodes. Huawei is one of those firms with its HarmonyOS.
Huawei advertises its HarmonyOS as a distributed operating system capable of running on devices from various categories. Although the company claims it to be based on a microkernel, that’s not true for the operating system’s current status.
Right now, the company labels multiple operating systems as HarmonyOS. However, there does exist a self-developed microkernel.
According to a report by CITIC Securities (via ITHome), this microkernel, along with the Linux kernel, and LiteOS make up the HarmonyOS used in cars. The OS also has ASIL-D high-level safety certification. Above all, the operating system is said to redefine the automotive software industry by applying the smartphone ecosystem.
Huawei’s work in developing the software for automotive is appreciated. The company has the potential of signing new clients. HarmonyOS is already used in cars like ArcFox Alpha S, SERES SF5, and GAC Trumpchi.
Additionally, yesterday, the company revealed its plans to develop driverless car technology by 2025. All we can say is that Huawei is ambitious towards the development of HarmonyOS. But we don’t know what the future holds for the company as its global smartphone market share plunged to 4% in Q1 2021.
What are your thoughts on Huawei’s HarmonyOS? Do you think it can compete with the likes of Google’s Android Automotive and Blackberry’s QNX? Do let us know in the comment section below.
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