Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the development and strategic importance of the self-developed operating system (OS) by the company, highlighting its advantages over traditional systems like AUTOSAR and the potential for industry-wide collaboration through open-sourcing the OS [1][6][21]. Group 1: Self-Developed Operating System - The self-developed communication middleware connects various distributed systems in the vehicle, enhancing communication and resource coordination [1][13]. - The OS breaks down traditional "black box" barriers from different suppliers, allowing for end-to-end integration and improved real-time performance [1][14]. - The integration of hardware and software is emphasized, similar to Apple's approach, which maximizes system performance [1][8]. Group 2: Technical Advantages - The OS achieves high iteration efficiency through application layer decoupling and various tools, leading to faster development and problem resolution [1][12]. - Compared to AUTOSAR, the OS offers superior cross-domain real-time capabilities and utilizes a distributed communication protocol that enhances QoS, security, and scalability [1][15]. - The system can predict and react to braking or evasive actions 7 meters in advance at 120 km/h, showcasing its advanced real-time capabilities [1][15]. Group 3: Industry Collaboration and Open-Sourcing - The initial motivation for developing the OS was to ensure supply chain security and freedom in chip selection, especially during supply shortages [3][7]. - The company encourages open-sourcing the OS to reduce redundancy in the industry and foster collaboration among various OEMs [6][19]. - The trend towards a unified OS is seen as beneficial for both car manufacturers and chip suppliers, addressing the challenges of system fragmentation [22][23]. Group 4: Challenges in OS Development - Developing a self-developed OS requires a strong foundation in business application software to inform system requirements [4][10]. - Talent acquisition and organizational structure are critical challenges for traditional car manufacturers in developing their own OS [4][11]. - The complexity of operating systems necessitates a focus on real-time performance and safety, making it unsuitable for fragmented development efforts [21].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses vivo's development of the Blue River operating system, emphasizing its transition from self-research to open-source, and the use of Rust programming language to address the challenges posed by the AI era in operating systems [2][7][19]. Group 1: Operating System Evolution - The operating system has become a crucial bridge in the AI era, managing hardware resources and ensuring data security [4]. - Traditional operating systems, primarily built on C language, face structural limitations in adapting to modern demands for lightweight, secure, and cross-platform solutions [5][6]. - The emergence of Rust as a programming language aims to overcome the security vulnerabilities and inefficiencies of C/C++ in system-level programming [10][12]. Group 2: Blue River Operating System Features - The Blue River kernel, built using Rust, offers three core advantages: security, lightweight design, and universality [14]. - The kernel ensures memory safety and stability, requiring minimal hardware resources, with a memory footprint as low as 13KB [14]. - It supports various chip architectures, including RISC-V and ARM, and is compatible with POSIX interfaces, enhancing its adaptability across different platforms [14]. Group 3: Strategic Importance of Open Source - vivo's decision to open-source the Blue River kernel is aimed at fostering an ecosystem around Rust, enhancing its adoption and influence in the industry [20][21]. - The company is committed to building a developer community through initiatives like the Blue River operating system innovation competition, which has seen participation from over 400 teams from more than 90 top universities [21]. - This open-source strategy is part of vivo's broader vision to drive innovation in the operating system space and contribute to the development of the Rust programming language ecosystem in China [20][21].

以下文章来源于晚点Auto ，作者晚点团队 晚点Auto . 谢炎说，理想不会通过开源直接获得商业回报，希望更多人加入完善它。 文 丨 赵宇 编辑 丨 龚方毅 理想汽车希望成为全球领先的人工智能公司，这意味着理想需要办成很多事。最近的一个动向是：理 想汽车董事长李想 3 月 27 日在中关村论坛上宣布，将在 4 月底开源其自研的汽车操作系统 "星环 OS"，与更多汽车品牌以及产业链上下游厂商共同建设操作系统生态。 上周五，理想汽车 CTO、系统与计算群组负责人谢炎在理想北京研发总部出席了一场小范围媒体沟通 会，与包括我们在内的十多家机构沟通了约两个小时，重点介绍了星环 OS 开源的理念和未来发展方 向。这是谢炎时隔两年半首次公开露面。操作系统开源则是理想自去年 12 月宣布转型 AI 公司后交出 的首份成绩单。 和李想此前的说法类似，谢炎也告诉我们，理想自研汽车操作系统的直接动因是数年前的全球汽车芯 片荒。2020 年至 2022 年，疫情造成全球性汽车芯片短缺，多家国际汽车品牌因此受到冲击：宝马 3 系在德国市场取消 HUD 抬头显示配置；大众两条德国电动车产线一度停产；特斯拉暂时取消了部分 Model 3 ...

Core Viewpoint - The automotive industry is evolving towards intelligent systems, necessitating a robust foundational support. Companies like Li Auto are proactively investing in their own vehicle operating systems, exemplified by the announcement of the open-source "Li Star Ring OS" by CEO Li Xiang [1][8]. Group 1: Development and Investment - The Li Star Ring OS project was initiated in 2021 with a dedicated research team of 200 people and has accumulated over 1 billion in R&D expenses, with the first deployment of the self-developed operating system expected in 2024 [2][9]. - The CTO of Li Auto, Xie Yan, has a strong background in operating systems, having previously worked at Huawei and Alibaba, which adds credibility to the development of Li Star Ring OS [2][9]. Group 2: Addressing Industry Challenges - The global chip shortage, exacerbated by the pandemic, led to significant delays and price increases for automotive chips, with delivery times extending from one month to six months and prices soaring by 5 to 10 times [5][9]. - Li Auto's self-developed operating system has reduced the adaptation time for new chip models from six months to one month, allowing for greater flexibility in chip selection and alleviating supply chain pressures [6][9]. Group 3: Technological Advancements - The Li Star Ring OS is designed to evolve alongside the smart automotive industry, focusing on four core technological capabilities, including a concept of resource pooling for AI computing power [7][9]. - The operating system incorporates native security mechanisms to address future information security challenges, including data encryption, system integrity protection, and identity authentication [7][9]. Group 4: Open Source Strategy - The official release of the Li Star Ring OS technical white paper marks the formal launch of its open-source initiative, aiming to collaboratively solve industry challenges and innovate together with other stakeholders [8][9]. - Xie Yan emphasized that the open-source approach is not a one-time transaction but a starting point for ongoing collaboration to address future issues in the automotive sector [8][9]. Group 5: Future Directions - Future models from Li Auto will be equipped with the Li Star Ring OS, with some components already utilized in previous models, indicating a gradual integration of the new system [25][9]. - The concept of "computing power pooling" is highlighted as a means to efficiently utilize AI computing resources across various domains within the vehicle, distinguishing it from the "cockpit integration" approach [26][27].

谢炎说，理想不会通过开源直接获得商业回报，希望更多人加入完善它。 为了应对这次芯片短缺，特斯拉的一个关键做法是重写软件代码，使汽车能够使用其它类型的芯片替 代原有芯片。理想也用软件办法解决硬件问题，但做得更大，从零开始做车载操作系统。去年，星环 OS 首次上车。李想说，由于实现了软件和硬件的解耦，理想能够在四周内完成全新芯片的适配和验 证，比此前最多节约五个月时间。据介绍，理想已在这个项目上累计投入超 200 人的研发团队，以及 超 10 亿元的研发费用。 理想星环 OS 由智能车控系统、智能驾驶系统、通信中间件和信息安全系统四个部分组成，分别可以 比作人的小脑、大脑、神经系统和免疫系统。根据规划，理想将分三个阶段完成星环 OS 的初步开 源，逐步把安全实时 RTOS、通信总线-Lite、智能车控、智能驾驶操作系统的代码开放给全行业。 文 丨 赵宇 编辑 丨 龚方毅 理想汽车希望成为全球领先的人工智能公司，这意味着理想需要办成很多事。最近的一个动向是：理 想汽车董事长李想 3 月 27 日在中关村论坛上宣布，将在 4 月底开源其自研的汽车操作系统 "星环 OS"，与更多汽车品牌以及产业链上下游厂商共同建设操作 ...