An automotive operating system (OS) refers to a specialized software platform designed to manage and control the various electronic systems within vehicles, such as infotainment, navigation, and driver assistance systems. It provides a unified interface for vehicle functions and facilitates communication between hardware components, ensuring reliability, safety, and a seamless user experience.
Automotive Operating System Global Market Report 2024 provides data on the global automotive operating system market such as market size, growth forecasts, segments and geographies, competitive landscape including leading competitors’ revenues, profiles and market shares. The Automotive Operating System market report identifies opportunities and strategies based on market trends and leading competitors’ approaches.
The automotive operating system market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $8.04 billion in 2023 to $8.87 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the emergence of connected vehicles, increasing demand for infotainment and telematics services, growth of electric and autonomous vehicles, regulatory requirements for safety and cybersecurity, and adoption of advanced driver assistance systems. The automotive operating system market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.30 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the integration of AI and machine learning technologies, the expansion of in-vehicle digital ecosystems, demand for enhanced user experience and personalization, advancements in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, and growing emphasis on software-defined vehicles. Major trends in the forecast period include the rise of over-the-air (OTA) updates, the proliferation of automotive-grade Linux, increased adoption of hypervisor technology, the emergence of subscription-based software models, and focus on cybersecurity and over-the-air (OTA) security updates.
The rising proliferation of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) is expected to propel the automotive operating system market going forward. Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) refer to various safety features and technologies designed to assist drivers and enhance vehicle safety through automation and warnings. The rising proliferation of ADAS is due to increasing safety regulations, consumer demand for advanced safety features, and advancements in sensor and computing technologies, enhancing vehicle safety and reducing accidents. The automotive operating system provides the software infrastructure necessary to integrate and manage sensor data, process algorithms, and control vehicle functions, enabling the deployment of sophisticated safety features and autonomous driving functionalities. These operating systems ensure seamless communication and coordination between various ADAS components, enhancing system reliability and performance. For instance, in April 2022, according to the Highway Loss Data Institute, a US-based nonprofit organization, the forecast for 2026 suggests a notable advancement in incorporating advanced driver assistance and safety features across registered vehicles, with an expected growth rate exceeding 20%. Additionally, the prevalence of front automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems is projected to increase from 18% in 2021 to approximately 43% by 2026 among registered vehicles. Therefore, the rising proliferation of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) is driving the growth of the automotive operating system market.
Get Your Free Sample of the Global Automotive Operating System Market ReportThe automotive operating system market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Vehicle Type: Passenger Car, Commercial Vehicle
2) By Operating System Type: QNX, Linux, Windows, Android, Other Operating System Types
3) By Application: Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) And Safety System, Autonomous Driving, Body Control And Comfort Systems, Communication Systems, Connected Services, Infotainment Systems, Engine Management And Powertrain, Vehicle Management And Telematics
Major companies in the automotive operating system sector are focusing on next-generation automotive technologies, such as advanced automotive-enhanced (AE) processors and server-class Neoverse technology, to boost profitability. Next-generation AE processors are designed to offer superior performance, efficiency, and connectivity for automotive applications, supporting autonomous driving and in-vehicle computing. Server-class Neoverse technology, built on Arm architecture, provides high-performance server processors optimized for data centers, cloud, and edge computing, offering scalability, reliability, and energy efficiency. For example, in March 2024, Arm Holdings plc, a UK-based semiconductor and software design company, launched a suite of new automotive technologies. This suite includes Armv9-based processors, next-generation AE processors, server-class Neoverse technology, new Cortex-A processors, configurable system IP, and virtual prototyping solutions. These technologies aim to enhance AI capabilities, ensure security, support virtualization, and accelerate the development of AI-enabled vehicles. The market for these technologies is expected to reach $2023 billion in 2023, $2024 billion in 2024, and $2028 billion by 2028.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive operating system market in 2023. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive operating system market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.