Kodiak Robotics to use NXP processors in autonomous trucks - The Robot Report

Kodiak Robotics has announced the integration of NXP Semiconductors’ automotive processors and in-vehicle networking interfaces into its autonomous driving system, the Kodiak Driver. This integration aims to enhance the system’s performance, robustness, and reliability, particularly in safety-critical computing functions. Kodiak’s custom-designed Kodiak Actuation Control Engine (ACE) will incorporate NXP’s S32G3 vehicle network processor, S32K3 microcontroller, VR5510 power management IC, and PF53 regulator to manage vehicle actuation independently and enable safe fallback maneuvers if any critical component fails. The system evaluates over 1,000 safety-critical processes ten times per second, supporting real-time performance and self-diagnostic capabilities to improve vehicle uptime. NXP’s processors are compliant with the highest automotive safety standard, ISO 26262 ASIL-D, which corresponds to an extremely low failure rate, reinforcing Kodiak’s commitment to safety. The integration also provides flexibility and cost-effectiveness for adapting the Kodi