Wind River and Hyundai Mobis Partner to Advance Software-Defined Vehicle Development with Next-Generation Mobis Development Studio
The automotive industry is undergoing its most profound transformation in a century. As vehicles become increasingly connected, autonomous, and electrified, the role of software has shifted from being a supporting feature to the very foundation of future mobility. At the center of this shift are software-defined vehicles (SDVs)—cars designed to be continuously upgraded and enhanced through software rather than limited to their original hardware capabilities.
In a major step forward for the SDV era, Wind River, an Aptiv company and global leader in software for the intelligent edge, has announced the completion of Mobis Development Studio, a cutting-edge software development environment created in collaboration with Hyundai Mobis, one of the world’s leading automotive technology suppliers.
This partnership represents not just a technological achievement but also a powerful alignment between two companies deeply invested in the future of intelligent, software-driven mobility.
Building a Unified Platform for Next-Generation Vehicles
At the core of the collaboration is the newly developed Mobis Development Studio, a web-based, unified development platform designed to streamline the entire lifecycle of automotive software.
The platform integrates Hyundai Mobis’ advanced, cloud-based vehicle development infrastructure with Wind River® Studio Developer, a robust DevSecOps solution built for mission-critical industries. By combining these strengths, Mobis Development Studio delivers a development environment that is intuitive, efficient, and optimized for modern automotive needs.
Key features include:
- Intuitive User Interface for ECUs: Tailored specifically to electronic control units, the UI provides developers with a smooth and accessible way to interact with complex systems.
- High-Speed Build Capabilities: Accelerated build processes allow developers to move faster from concept to deployment.
- Automated Testing Tools: Integrated testing frameworks improve quality assurance and reduce the risk of late-stage errors.
- Advanced Lifecycle Management: End-to-end tools for managing software from design to deployment ensure long-term scalability and reliability.
For Hyundai Mobis, this platform is a cornerstone in its transformation into a software-centric mobility technology company, enabling more agile innovation and higher-quality software delivery.
Wind River’s Role: Studio Developer at the Core
Wind River brought to the table its Studio Developer, a cloud-native DevSecOps platform designed to support industries where reliability, safety, and continuous innovation are mission-critical.
Studio Developer emphasizes:
- Collaboration Tools: Allowing distributed teams to work seamlessly across locations and disciplines.
- Automation Frameworks: Streamlining repetitive processes and freeing up developer time for higher-value tasks.
- Shift-Left Testing: Enabling earlier testing in the development lifecycle to catch potential problems sooner, reducing costs and delays.
- Agile Practices: Supporting continuous integration (CI), continuous delivery (CD), and continuous testing (CT) to ensure software remains flexible and adaptable.
For the automotive sector, where vehicles increasingly operate as intelligent edge devices, these capabilities are essential. Cars are no longer static products; they are evolving platforms that require regular updates, enhanced safety patches, and feature upgrades long after leaving the factory floor.
Voices from the Collaboration
Executives from both Wind River and Hyundai Mobis highlighted the significance of this milestone.
Sandeep Modhvadia, Chief Product Officer at Wind River, underscored the transformative role of software in the automotive industry:
As the automotive industry continues to evolve towards a more intelligent and autonomous future, software is the key driver of transformation. In collaboration with Hyundai Mobis, we have introduced a next-generation development framework that spans both cloud and edge environments and delivers robust lifecycle management. Together, we are empowering automakers to innovate faster, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate the future of the software-defined vehicle. We congratulate Hyundai Mobis on achieving this important milestone.”
From Hyundai Mobis, Soo-Kyung Jung, Executive Vice President and Head of Automotive Electronics BU, emphasized how this partnership enhances the company’s long-term vision:
Through this collaboration with Wind River, we expect to significantly enhance automation across the entire vehicle development lifecycle and accelerate innovation in next-generation intelligent vehicle software development. This development environment is not only highly automated but is also rapidly expanding into an AI-driven next-generation development system.”
Why This Collaboration Matters
The collaboration between Wind River and Hyundai Mobis is not just about building a new toolset—it represents a critical moment in the evolution of SDVs. Several factors underline its importance:
- Rising Complexity of Automotive Software
Modern vehicles now contain hundreds of millions of lines of code, surpassing even the complexity of commercial aircraft. Managing this scale requires highly automated, unified development platforms. - Shift to Software-Centric Business Models
Automakers are moving away from one-time vehicle sales toward models that emphasize recurring revenue through software updates, subscription-based services, and feature unlocks. Platforms like Mobis Development Studio make these models sustainable. - Need for Faster Innovation Cycles
Consumers increasingly expect vehicles to behave like smartphones, with regular upgrades and personalized features. Accelerated development pipelines are critical to meeting these expectations. - Safety and Security as Non-Negotiables
With cars serving as intelligent edge devices, cybersecurity and system reliability are paramount. DevSecOps practices embedded in Studio Developer ensure secure, resilient systems. - Global Push Toward Electrification and Autonomy
As EVs and autonomous vehicles proliferate, software becomes the backbone for energy management, sensor fusion, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and full autonomy. Unified platforms provide the agility needed to stay ahead.
