Fast-evolving advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) lead to fully autonomous driving (AD), and from there, the world races to ACES: autonomy, connectivity, electrification, and ridesharing. Collectively, these developments are poised to revolutionize all forms of transportation — and society.

In this three part whitepaper, WindRiver explores the future of transportation regarding autonomous vehicles, cars as intelligent systems, and the increasing criticality of software in the automotive industry. It will also elaborate on the hurtles of legislation, cybersecurity, communication standards, and strategy to meet the coming risk and opportunities towards the road of fully autonomous driving.