2021/11/23

MobileDrive Received DEKRA ISO 26262 Automotive Functional Safety Certificate

MobileDrive, a subsidiary of FIH Mobile and a member of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), officially announced that it has received ISO 26262 automotive functional safety certificate, aiming to leverage its great practice in software and hardware integration to roll out disruptive products with highest safety standard for automotive industry.

▲ MobileDrive received DEKRA’s ISO 26262 Automotive Functional Safety Certificate(From left to right: Mr. Daniel Lee and Mr. Jason Huang)

At the certificate awarding ceremony, Mr. Jason Huang, President of MobileDrive, received the ISO 26262 Certificate, presented by Mr. Daniel Lee, General Manager of DEKRA Taiwan Product Testing Operations. Dr. Kilian Aviles, Senior Vice President of DEKRA Asia Pacific, and Mr. Gerhard Rieger, Senior Vice President of DEKRA Global Functional Safety attended this ceremony online and delivered congratulations to MobileDrive. Mr. Kevin Huang, Manager of Global Functional Safety/Cyber-Security, who is responsible for this project participated this event on-site.

▲ Dr. Kilian Aviles and Mr. Gerhard Rieger delivered congratulations to MobileDrive online. (Participants from left to right: Mr. Kevin Huang, Mr. Daniel Lee, Mr. Jason Huang, Mr. Gerry Chou, Mr. Gerhard Rieger, and Dr. Kilian Aviles.)

The proliferation of electronic systems in automotive industry has led to the importance of vehicle safety. ISO 26262 is an international standard for functional safety that helps in-vehicle electronics manufacturers enhance the reliability and safety of their products. “MobileDrive inherits the core principles of Hon Hai and Stellantis, assuring the functional safety in product development. Receiving ASIL-D, the highest level of ISO 26262 certification, is a major milestone for MobileDrive, which also recognizes MobileDrive’s exceptional R&D capabilities. Following all ISO 26262 specifications, MobileDrive will continue to provide high-quality, end-to-end Smart Cockpit and ADAS solutions with highest functional safety and reliability to its customers.” remarked by Mr. Jason Huang, the President of MobileDrive.

Mr. Daniel Lee, General Manager of DEKRA Taiwan Product Testing Operations, said “Amid the rapid advancement of EVs and IoV, software best practices (ASPICE) and functional safety (ISO 26262) have become major challenges for automobile manufacturers and suppliers. In the automotive industry, ISO 26262 certificate is like a ticket into the market. Therefore, passing ISO 26262 fully shows MobileDrive’s determination for safety and security in the automotive industry. As a global leading testing, inspection and certification organization, DEKRA offers one-stop solution for the automotive industrial supply chain, including services of EMC, RF, 5G, V2X, electrical safety, functional safety, and reliability.”

About ISO 26262

The scope of ISO 26262 covers the safety of vehicle electronics and products from cradle to grave, also known as the safety lifecycle, which encompasses concept formulation, system development, hardware/software development, production, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning. The ISO 26262 specifications create a comprehensive process for ensuring safe designs and guaranteeing the functional safety of safety chains.

About DEKRA

DEKRA has been active in the field of safety for almost 100 years. Founded in 1925 in Berlin as Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug-Überwachungs-Verein e.V., it is today one of the world’s leading expert organizations. In 2020, DEKRA generated turnover totaling almost EUR 3.2 billion. The company currently employs around 44,000 people in approximately 60 countries on all continents. With qualified and independent expert services, they work for safety on the road, at work and at home. These services range from vehicle inspection and expert appraisals to claims services, industrial and building inspections, safety consultancy, testing and certification of products and systems, as well as training courses and temporary work. The vision for the company’s 100th birthday in 2025 is that DEKRA will be the global partner for a safe, secure and sustainable world.

DEKRA Offical Website: https://www.dekra.com.tw

About MobileDrive

MobileDrive, a subsidiary of FIH Mobile and a member of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), focuses on in-vehicle infotainment system and ADAS technology. MobileDrive specializes in the research, development, and marketing of in-vehicle solution and connected vehicle service. Smart Cockpit – an integration of proactive services and cutting-edge AI algorithms with in-vehicle electronics, a smart dashboard, and an intelligent infotainment system that offers seamless users experience. With over 15 years of diverse product development, software/hardware integration experience and over a hundred on-site ISO 26262-trained professionals, MobileDrive is fully committed to provide disruptive products for automotive industry. The company also aims to cultivate key technical professionals that will drive automotive innovation and development in the future.

MobileDrive Offical Website: https://www.mobiledrivetech.com