Powering a more intuitive drive
We’re supporting the shift toward software-defined vehicles with cockpit technology that’s powerful, efficient, continually upgradable and pervasively intelligent.
A scalable framework for software-defined vehicle experiences
Snapdragon® Cockpit Platform solutions are designed to provide the processing power required for a new level of computing, AI, and cloud connectivity to deliver personalization, convenience, and safety-focused enhancements to occupants and the automotive ecosystem. The high performance, low-power platforms drive innovative functionality, including an advanced GPU for premium visual experiences, AI engines for enhanced personalization and a rich software stack that uses a hypervisor architecture for virtualized processing. A modern architecture supports the ongoing delivery of connected services, allowing consumers to upgrade to premium experiences while creating new monetization opportunities for automakers.
Personalized user experiences
Facial recognition
Highly personalized experiences for all occupants
Advanced user interfaces
Utilizing voice, touch, and audio to engage the vehicle
Natural language understanding
Conversational and intuitive voice control for vehicle interactions
Multimodal LLMs
User and contextual data inform higher levels of personalization
Entertainment and connectivity
Premium sound
Zonal audio with active noise and echo cancellation
Multiple high-res displays
Front and rear displays with enhanced graphics support
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Connectivity supports services in and around the vehicle
Safety and surveillance systems
Surveillance system
Surround view cameras to enhance safety and security
Integrated surround view
Offers contextual awareness to help drivers monitor their surroundings
Driver monitoring
Designed to keep drivers alert and aware of surroundings
Augmented reality
Provides enriched information to elevate navigation
AI for proactive in-vehicle assistance
Deployed at the edge
We provide plug-in APIs for developing in-vehicle apps, enabling faster, more efficient LLMs while keeping vehicle and user data encrypted & private.
Optimized in the cloud
Parallel processing for augmented responses pulled from the cloud and optimized to provide relevant information on the road — with corrective action taken to fine-tune AI models.
Personalized for the user
AI assistance helps anticipate occupant needs with tailored services and recommendations, with shared data enabling a natural and intuitive user experience.
AI is shifting gears
Qualcomm Technologies and Google are combining forces, using Snapdragon Digital Chassis and Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent (AAA) to create truly personalized in-car experiences with more natural and intuitive voice assistance, immersive maps and proactive cues. It’s all about understanding who’s driving, and where they truly want to go.
Breaking new ground for cockpit technology
See how our new Snapdragon® Cockpit Elite platform uses powerful, efficient central compute to strengthen immersive in-vehicle experiences.
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| Center Information | Center Information | Center Information | Center Information | Center Information |
| Cluster Display | Cluster Display | Cluster Display | Cluster Display | –– |
| Passenger Display | Passenger Display | Passenger Display | –– | –– |
| Surround-View Monitor | Surround-View Monitor | Surround-View Monitor | –– | –– |
| Augmented Reality Display | Augmented Reality Display | Augmented Reality Display | –– | –– |
| Rear-Seat Entertainment | Rear-Seat Entertainment | Rear-Seat Entertainment | –– | –– |
| Driver Monitoring | Driver Monitoring | Driver Monitoring | –– | –– |
| Informational Safety | Informational Safety | –– | –– | –– |
| Occupant Monitoring | Occupant Monitoring | –– | –– | –– |
| Computer Vision Rear, Surround | Computer Vision Rear, Surround | –– | –– | –– |
| E-Mirrors | E-Mirrors | –– | –– | –– |
| Functional Safety | Functional Safety | –– | –– | –– |
| Premium Audio | Premium Audio | –– | –– | –– |
| LLMs | LLMs | –– | –– | –– |
| Flex Architecture | –– | –– | –– | –– |
| Designed for 3x CPU, 3x GPU, 12x NPU performance increase* |
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*Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Snapdragon Ride Elite are designed to meet these specifications; specifications are related to previous generation performance. All performance targets are compared to previous generation, based on preliminary internal testing, and subject to change upon final validation. Sampling for this platform will start in 2025.
A crucial building block of the software-defined vehicle
Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™ Solution lays the foundation for software-defined vehicles that can be continuously upgraded and value added throughout their lifecycle.
Cloud Infrastructure
In-Vehicle Infotainment, ADAS/AD, Services
Car OS
Middleware
Platform Software
Snapdragon Digital Chassis Solution
Optimized AI for automotive needs
Explore the developer tools and technologies that power our industry-leading AI capabilities.
Qualcomm® AI Hub
Discover AI models that can power voice recognition, driver assistance, personalization, predictive maintenance, and more—all while enabling low-latency performance.
Qualcomm® AI Orchestrator
Get to know the software that helps personal preferences, apps, and gen AI models work together to provide revolutionary on-device AI capabilities.
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Explore the rest of the Snapdragon Digital Chassis Solutions
Snapdragon Cockpit Platform is just one of the four platforms that make up the Snapdragon Digital Chassis. Discover the other platforms and see how they come together to build holistic software-defined vehicle experiences.
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