Rustacean Station Eclipse uProtocol with Pete LeVasseur
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Nov 2, 2024 In this engaging conversation, Pete LeVasseur, maintainer of Eclipse uProtocol, shares his journey in automotive software development, highlighting the shift from hardware to software as a driving force in automation. He delves into the importance of an open communications framework, the role of diverse sensor technologies in safety, and the challenges of software distribution in modern vehicles. Additionally, Pete discusses the strategic adoption of Rust, emphasizing its benefits like memory safety, and how it integrates with existing languages in the automotive ecosystem.
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Pete's Journey to uProtocol
- Pete LeVasseur worked on GM's Ultra Cruise, expanding automated driving to surface streets.
- After its cancellation, he explored Rust's potential within GM before joining Eclipse uProtocol.
uProtocol's Purpose
- uProtocol, a software-defined vehicle communications framework, aims to improve software reuse in vehicles.
- Its layered design allows software to be moved between modules, enabling over-the-air updates and dynamic shifting.
uProtocol's Transport Agnosticism
- uProtocol is transport-agnostic, allowing diverse in-vehicle communication methods.
- This flexibility enables software reuse across different vehicle models and hardware refreshes.