“Apple Car” could have an integrated core system like Tesla’s

A new DigiTimes report claims that Ma plans to integrate his operating system into the «Apple Machine» which according to the report’s sources would be “centrally integrated like Tesla.”

It’s not really surprising to think that Apple should implement its own system in its (so-called) self-driving car, but it would be like Tesla’s in that it controls every aspect of the car, including steering functions like navigation and guidance. lane. , to the integration of functionality and entertainment inside the car.

However, it should be noted that Tesla’s operating system was not entirely developed by the automaker: it is a customized version of Ubuntu (Linux).

According to DigiTimes, an (unspecified) South Korean company will help Apple develop the autonomous sensor, which will be part of the Domain Control Unit (DCU) component that handles the most demanding parts of automotive automation, such as the data processing. , provided by the sensors. .

However, the new information comes at a time when the development of the vehicle would be “stopped”. With this in mind, the Ma team working on the project has lost several key names, despite this, there are those who believe that a 2025 announcement/launch is still possible.

via Apple patent