Introduction to Android Automotive for Infotainment Systems
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What you'll learn
Android’s layered architecture, from framework to Vehicle HAL, supports scalable automotive apps beyond infotainment.
Knowing OEM differences across GAS and non-GAS systems helps developers build solutions that work across brands.
Early adoption in emerging platforms creates advantage through lower competition and early market presence.
Safety-driven UI constraints show how compliance can spark innovation without harming user experience.
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April 2026
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There are 3 modules in this course
Android Automotive OS is transforming how millions interact with their vehicles daily, with major automakers like GM, Ford, and Volvo adopting this platform. This Short Course was created to help Software Development professionals accomplish building production-ready infotainment applications that meet automotive safety standards. By completing this course, you'll be able to architect AAOS apps that integrate seamlessly with vehicle systems while ensuring driver safety compliance. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Understand Android Automotive system architecture to describe the roles of System UI, car services, and Vehicle HAL in infotainment stacks, Apply Car App Library templates to integrate a media playbook app that conforms to driver-distraction guidelines, and Apply emulator or device deployment steps to install and test an AAOS application using appropriate manifest and permission settings. This course is unique because it provides hands-on experience with real Vehicle HAL integration and teaches both GAS and non-GAS implementation approaches across multiple OEM platforms. To be successful in this project, you should have a background in Android development and familiarity with Android Studio.
Build foundational understanding of Android Automotive OS architecture layers and component relationships.
What's included
2 videos3 readings1 assignment
2 videos•Total 10 minutes
- Why Android Automotive Architecture Matters for Developers•3 minutes
- System UI, Car Services, and Vehicle HAL in Action•6 minutes
3 readings•Total 29 minutes
- Android Automotive System Architecture: Layers and Components•10 minutes
- Mapping System Architecture Components in AAOS Development•9 minutes
- Analyzing Architecture Patterns in Real AAOS Applications•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 5 minutes
- Knowledge Check: Android Automotive System Architecture•5 minutes
Apply Car App Library templates to create driver-safe media applications with proper template integration.
What's included
2 videos2 readings2 assignments
2 videos•Total 16 minutes
- Media Playback App Design Patterns for Automotive•8 minutes
- Building a Media App with Car App Library Templates•8 minutes
2 readings•Total 22 minutes
- Car App Library Templates and Driver-Distraction Guidelines•12 minutes
- Template Customization Strategies Within Safety Compliance•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 23 minutes
- Implement Custom Media Template Integration•18 minutes
- Knowledge Check: Car App Library Templates and Safety Compliance•5 minutes
Apply deployment and testing procedures to install and validate AAOS applications using proper manifest configuration and testing methodologies.
What's included
3 videos2 readings3 assignments
3 videos•Total 19 minutes
- Why AAOS Deployment and Testing Excellence Matters•3 minutes
- Testing Strategies for Automotive Applications: Industry Best Practices•8 minutes
- AAOS Emulator Deployment: Complete Walkthrough•8 minutes
2 readings•Total 18 minutes
- AAOS Emulator Setup and Device Configuration Options•10 minutes
- Android Automotive Manifest Requirements and Permission Models•8 minutes
3 assignments•Total 37 minutes
- Course Assessment: Android Automotive Development Mastery•12 minutes
- Deploy and Test Your Media App on AAOS Emulator•20 minutes
- Knowledge Check: AAOS Deployment and Testing•5 minutes
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