Automotive Over-the-Air Connectivity Research with eSync Technology

This document is a technical report detailing the FlexCar research project, which focuses on automotive over-the-air (OTA) connectivity using eSync technology. The report outlines the necessity for software in future mobility concepts, emphasizing the importance of flexible accessibility and the capability to deploy software across large vehicle fleets. It describes the development of a rolling chassis as an open cyber-physical platform, which serves as the core of the research. The document explains the collaboration between DXC, Luxoft, and Excelfore in establishing a pilot setup for OTA software updating, showcasing the technical feasibility of integrating cloud-connectivity software into automotive applications. The report presents the successful execution of an OTA campaign, detailing the process of deploying software updates to an object recognition system within the rolling chassis. The findings indicate that the eSync SDK is suitable for engineers without prior OTA experience, highlighting the ease of integration and management of OTA campaigns. The document concludes with an outlook on future implementations of OTA capabilities.