Synopsys and SiMa.ai have announced a collaboration to advance the development of AI-powered features in the next generation of vehicles. The partnership aims to give automakers new solutions by combining Synopsys' skills in electronic design automation, automotive-grade IP, and hardware-assisted testing with SiMa.ai's machine learning accelerator IP and software stack. This collaboration addresses the growing demand for real-time, multi-modal in-car experiences enabled by generative AI. The combined platform offers tools for early architecture exploration, streamlined software/hardware integration, and customizable solutions that support diverse automotive workloads, significantly reducing development costs and timelines.
With its expertise as a reliable partner in the automobile industry, Synopsys provides advanced virtual prototyping solutions to more than 50 OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. SiMa.ai complements this with its software-centric MLSoC platform, which emphasizes high performance and power efficiency for embedded edge applications. Together, the companies are poised to modernize hardware/software co-design processes for autonomous driving and in-vehicle infotainment. Krishna Rangasayee, Founder and CEO of SiMa.ai, and Ravi Subramanian, Head of Synopsys Product Management and Markets Group, highlighted the collaboration’s potential to deliver smarter and safer automotive experiences while meeting industry standards and cost considerations.
