Rust for Automotive - Targeting Infineon Tricore Aurix Microcontroller for Classic AUTOSAR

By Anand Gedam of Bosch Global Software Technologies
Time: 04:40 PM - 05.00 PM IST Room: 230

Abstract

This talk delves into the practicalities of using Rust for safety-critical automotive software, focusing on the Infineon Tricore Aurix microcontroller within a Classic AUTOSAR framework. It will highlight the steps taken to evaluate Rust's feasibility for such applications, including integration with existing AUTOSAR architecture and addressing interoperability challenges with C-based components. The session will share insights, lessons learned, and the potential benefits observed during this journey, offering a grounded perspective on adopting Rust in automotive software development.

Biography

Lead Engineer @ BGSW
Anand is an experienced embedded cybersecurity engineer with over 7 years of expertise in developing secure software solutions across verticals such as automotive, industrial IoT, and locomotives. Currently, Anand is focused on creating Rust-based solutions for Bosch internal products, with a specialization in integrating Rust into safety-critical applications.
Anand has also contributed to TrustZone-M enablement for rustBoot, a secure bootloader written in Rust for embedded systems. This work highlights their expertise in building secure, low-level firmware while leveraging Rust’s safety and performance features.