From the observation of 2024 COMPUTEX, it is evident that mobile and automotive software will continue to focus on the field of artificial intelligence in the future. As vehicle technology advances, data processing and sensor integration are becoming increasingly complex, with higher demands for control and verification. On June 3rd, in the presence of industry representatives from Taiwan Telematics Industry Association (TTIA), Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA), and SGS Taiwan, the Software Technology Institute (STI) of the Institute for Information Industry (III) and SGS Taiwan officially signed a memorandum of cooperation. The two units will jointly promote "Automotive Software AI Perception Evaluation" and "Automotive International Standards Compliance Verification" services. This collaboration combines III's AI perception technology for automotive electronics with SGS's extensive experience in global standards compliance verification, helping Taiwanese automotive electronics companies swiftly pass evaluations, secure international orders, reduce entry barriers to the international market, enhance product recognition and technical capabilities, and facilitate the development of Taiwan's smart automotive systems.
In light of the increasing prevalence of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technology, in-vehicle systems will increasingly rely on software to achieve various complex functions related to perception, judgment, decision-making, and control. Consequently, traditional hardware safety testing can no longer fully ensure the functional safety of these systems; verifying the reliability and safety of software has become crucial. The Institute for Information Industry has long been dedicated to the research and development of automotive perception technology, with achievements such as Formosa Dataset for mixed traffic flow imagery, cloud data development tools, automotive AI perception technology, and the establishment of data platforms, etc. These automotive perception technologies and data resources provide abundant data and tools for the AI functionality verification of automotive software, contributing to the improvement of AI models' accuracy and reliability.
CH Cho, President of the Institute for Information Industry, mentioned that in recent years, III has been moving towards becoming a third-party supporting organization by training talent, establishing verification mechanisms, and providing compliance verification. By developing evaluation methods and processes for automotive software that meet international standards, III offers a variety of services, including industry training, compliance verification, and the digitization of compliance documents using AI. These services will promote the digital upgrade of the smart automotive electronics industry and enhance the core competitiveness of Taiwan's automotive electronics sector. This collaboration with SGS Taiwan, which has many years of experience in global standards inspection and compliance verification, will be a significant support in AI evaluation and international compliance, strengthening the core competitiveness of Taiwan's automotive electronics industry.
Steven Chiou, Managing Director of SGS in Taiwan, also emphasized that with the rapid development of emerging applications such as smart driving assistance, in-vehicle systems are increasingly reliant on software functions. The safety and reliability of software products have become key concerns for both industry players and consumers. The collaboration between the two will help establish comprehensive AI verification and international compliance standards for automotive software, ensuring that products meet the latest functional safety and cybersecurity standards, which is crucial for creating a safe and intelligent future mobility ecosystem.
It is worth mentioning that during the signing ceremony, Men-Feng Wu, President of Taiwan Telematics Industry Association (TTIA), stated that the Internet of Vehicles (IoV) and autonomous driving are significant future development trends. The importance of in-vehicle software technology is self-evident. He hopes that through this collaboration, the Institute for Information Industry and SGS Taiwan can combine the strengths of both sides, automotive AI technology and professional experience in standard testing and verification respectively, to bring new opportunities for the future development of intelligent transportation. The collaboration will enhance the international competitiveness of Taiwan's automotive electronics industry and help Taiwan-made products secure a place in the global supply chain.