aiMotive achieves ISO26262 ASIL B certification for aiWare4 NPU IP

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aiMotive’s aiWare4 Neural Processing Unit (NPU) has achieved ISO 26262 ASIL B certification – making it the world’s first ASIL B certified NPU IP in the industry.

The certification, conducted by TÜV Nord, highlights the quality and safety standards of the aiWare4, ensuring that it is a reliable solution for automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers.

The NPU has been designed specifically to meet the demanding requirements of L2-L4 automotive-grade AI inference.

In addition to the aiWare4 hardware IP certification, aiMotive has also developed aiWare4 software to fully comply with ASIL B standards. This software integration will enable the seamless achievement of ASIL B module compliance for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. By ensuring both hardware and software compliance, aiWare helps to simplify the integration process and enables customers to meet the stringent safety demands of the automotive industry.

Commenting Márton Fehér, SVP of Hardware at aiMotive said, "This certification highlights our commitment to safety and reinforces our position as a trusted partner for automotive manufacturers in their journey towards automated driving. With aiWare4, we provide a scalable and efficient AI inference solution that meets the demanding needs of the automotive industry."

The industry’s first ASIL B certified NPU IP, aiWare4, is being seen as a significant step forward in advancing AI technology for automated vehicles and ADAS systems and marks an important milestone in aiMotive’s work in developing safer and more intelligent mobility solutions.