Unlike a mobile phone with one main chip that needs to receive new software and frequent over-the-air (OTA) updates, a car can have anywhere from 30 to 150 different chips that need to get regular software updates. Of course, all of these chips talk to each other, coordinating to perform complex vehicle functions, which means any mismatch in the software can lead to catastrophic and potentially life threatening problems. Hence, a platform to manage all this and take into account the safety critical nature of the auto industry would greatly enhance the customer experience for vehicle users.
This is exactly what Hemant Sikaria and his cousin, Mayank Sikaria, set out to do when they started Sibros. Hemant worked at Tesla and helped develop the platform that delivers over-the-air (OTA) updates…
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