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Volkswagen and Arm: Shaping Building the AI-Defined Vehicle

Volkswagen is redefining the driving experience by building intelligent, software-defined vehicles powered by Arm. From autonomous and assisted driving to embedded control systems, Volkswagen relies on Arm to reduce complexity, standardize hardware platforms, and accelerate innovation. With the Arm ecosystem, including virtual prototyping and advanced software tools, Volkswagen is creating cars with personality—vehicles that evolve with drivers while ensuring reliability, safety, and scalability for the future of mobility.

IMPACT

Simplified Development

Standardized Arm-based hardware reduces software complexity.

Accelerated Innovation

Virtual prototyping shortens development cycles.

AI-Driven Experiences

Personalized vehicles through safe, embedded intelligence.

“The standardization of the CPU subsystem is what helps us most. With Arm, we simplify deeply embedded software challenges by reducing complexity and creating stable, common hardware platforms.”
Peter Fielder, Head of Semiconductor Strategy, Volkswagen
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TECHNOLOGIES USED

Arm CPU Subsystems

Arm CPU subsystems provide Volkswagen with standardized, reliable, and scalable hardware platforms. This standardization reduces software complexity across deeply embedded automotive systems, from window lifters to advanced driver assistance, enabling Volkswagen to deliver consistent and efficient performance in its next-generation vehicles.

Detailed electric car powertrain and battery system diagram showcasing EV technology design.

Arm Virtual Prototyping Tools

Virtual prototyping is a game-changer for Volkswagen. By creating executable specifications early in development, Arm tools allow Volkswagen to detect integration issues sooner, accelerate software development, and shorten overall vehicle design cycles. This approach helps Volkswagen compete with faster-moving OEMs while delivering innovative AI-enabled driving experiences.

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