The following information was explain in this event:
- What is AGL? Automotive Grade Linux is a non-profit, open-source Linux-based collaborative project hosted at the Linux Foundation. Its goal is to build the car of the future through rapid innovation by uniting the automotive and software industries. It covers areas like infotainment, instrument clusters, Head-up Displays (HUD), telematics/connectivity, functional safety, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
- AGL at a Glance: It’s a Linux Foundation collaborative project with members including automakers, Tier 1 suppliers, and technology companies. It started in 2015 as the Unified Code Base (UCB) – an open platform for Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). It has been in production in Toyota and Lexus vehicles since 2018, with a refresh in 2026, and will be integrated into Subaru, Mazda, and Mercedes-Benz Vans. Its scope has expanded from infotainment to instrument clusters, telematics, ADAS, and beyond.
- 10+ Years of Tier 1/OEM Collaboration: AGL has proven that competitors can collaborate on shared software. It provides a neutral ground where OEMS and Tier 1s work side-by-side on a common platform. Code contributions come from automotive companies such as Toyota, Honda, Panasonic, Aisin, Denso, Jaguar Land Rover, Denso Ten, Mitsubishi, Daimler, and Subaru. This shared investment reduces duplication and accelerates innovation, resulting in production-ready open-source software in millions of vehicles.
- “The Last Mile Problem”: Lack of Senior Management Buy-In: The primary organizational barrier to open-source contribution is that leadership often fails to see the business value of contributing. Open source is not perceived as a strategic asset, and there are concerns about competitive advantage and intellectual property leakage. Without executive sponsorship, Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) and contribution efforts stall, preventing developers from posting code to open repositories.
- AGL OSPO Expert Group: Launched in November 2024, this group is led by Toyota, with key members including Panasonic and Honda. Its objectives are to encourage companies to establish their own OSPOs, share pain points and collaborate on solutions, develop best practices for open source in the automotive industry, and address business restrictions (e.g., export control, anti-trust). The group meets monthly and is open to everyone which shows that everyone is welcome to participate and to support the team.
- AGL OSPO Expert Group – Executive Support: The group recognized the need for open-source sponsorship at the highest levels within companies. They created an “Executive Slide Deck,” available for anyone to use, to promote the value and usage of open source to executives. This deck includes case studies from Honda, Toyota, Bosch, and an unnamed Tier One supplier.
- Deployment Example: Suzuki e Vitara: New Suzuki EVs feature AGL and QT, developed by Aisin and Yazaki.
As summary I would take this as one good example how many different car manufacture can use one base and how everyone can participate in order to make this project better and better.
