Automotive Embedded Systems

 

Mr. William Milam

Ford Motor Company

Scientific Research Laboratory

Dearborn, MI 48121

 

Abstract

 

The behavior of todayÕs automobile is a product of the embedded systems that control every aspect of it's behavior. From engine to navigation to interior temperature, all depends on software. We will explore the following topics is some detail:

 

1) Where were we? How did the auto industry come to embrace embedded systems?

 

2) Where are we? What is the state of embedded system design and implementation?

 

3) Where are we going? What are the challenges facing the industry as automobiles become more integrated with each other and the environment around them?

 

 

 

Friday, February 16. 2007

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Rm. 1500 EECS