While “programmer” and “software developer” are often used interchangeably, there are in fact some key differences between the two roles, especially in the AV control space. When we refer to AV ...

Part 1 of this article discussed automotive design chains and their dynamics, as well as software and networking challenges in automotive. We closed with a discussion of the different development ...

The Space Shuttle avionics system controls, or assists in controlling, most of the Shuttle systems including: automatic determination of the vehicle's status and operational readiness; implementation ...

Editor's Note: With the case of Toyota’s killer firmware still fresh, we offer this closer look at automotive system design feature. Part Two will continue with a deeper look at specific design issues ...