Makina | Connected Car Infotainment Platform

Exaud developed Makina OS, a robust software platform tailored for in-vehicle infotainment devices, in collaboration with Makina, an automotive technology solutions provider based in Oporto, Portugal. Makina OS facilitates seamless integration with third-party apps, content, and features, offering a customizable and intuitive user interface designed to optimize the in-car experience

Technology Stack

• Linux
• Embedded Android
• Android SDK
• Android NDK
• Java
• C
• C++
• RX
• SQL
• JUnit

Project Overview

Exaud collaborated with Makina, an automotive technology solutions provider, to develop Makina OS, a sophisticated software platform for in-vehicle infotainment systems. Makina OS facilitates seamless integration of third-party apps and features, offers robust connectivity options, and boasts a customizable UI/UX design, aiming to enhance the user experience within automotive environments.

Solution

Makina OS is a cutting-edge software platform designed by Exaud specifically for in-vehicle infotainment devices. The platform supports a wide array of functionalities including integration with external applications, driver analytics, and rich content delivery. It is built to be fully customizable, allowing automotive manufacturers to easily integrate it into their existing hardware or offer it as an upgrade option. Key technological components include Linux, Embedded Android, Android SDK, Android NDK, Java, C, C++, RX, SQL, and JUnit. The platform's intuitive UI/UX design ensures user safety and convenience, particularly through its voice recognition system that enables hands-free operation of various in-vehicle applications such as navigation, mileage tracking, and entertainment.

Conclusion

The development of Makina OS by Exaud for Makina represents a significant advancement in automotive technology, focusing on delivering a personalized and intuitive infotainment experience. By emphasizing user feedback and data utilization, the platform not only meets but exceeds expectations for flexibility, customization, and overall user satisfaction. Makina OS sets a new standard in the automotive industry, demonstrating the importance of robust software solutions in enhancing connectivity and usability within vehicles.

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