2017 was the year Artificial Intelligence (AI) became pervasive in homes, thanks in part to aggressive ad campaigns from Amazon and Google declaring their digital home assistants the new must-have household appliances, bringing the consumer vision of…

About two years ago I moved into a new role at Arm, running Arm’s core IP business, also known as our Intellectual Property Group (IPG). This coincided with the purchase of Arm by SoftBank which gave us the unique opportunity to accelerate our investments…

Safety and security are interesting topics; they are closely related and complementary to one another, despite being distinct disciplines in the context of systems and SoC design. They are so close, that some languages (like French) even use the same…

Security concerns for all connected devices have moved to the top of the agenda for manufacturers, but in the case of automotive, where safety is paramount, and large financial liabilities exist, robust security is imperative. Arm is playing its part…

Autonomous capabilities will profoundly change the way we use our cars. Increased levels of automation will result in improved safety with fewer accidents, reduced congestion and improved journey times, and will allow passengers to use their commute time…

Built for safety

For more than a decade, Arm technology has been designed into critical vehicle safety functions, including anti-lock braking systems, electronic stability programs, and airbags to name a few. And as we move into an era where driving decisions…

Functional safety is a critical element in the design of any system that requires a high level of reliability. It enables the ability to detect, diagnose and safely mitigate the occurrence of a fault, ensuring the safe operation of a system in the event…

This article is part of a larger investigation into how IoT is affecting businesses in real ways.
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Like the smartphone before it, the connected car may well be a platform for…