At CES 2025, Garmin and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. showcased the next iteration of their joint work on autonomous driving technology: The innovative Garmin Unified Cabin™ 2025 equipped with Qualcomm’s fully functional Snapdragon® Cockpit Elite ecosystem. The new Seahawks are a completely digitalized lifestyle that boasts solutions for in-vehicle entertainment (e.g., music) and the latest software-defined car architecture that is scalable and future-ready.
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A Unified Vision for the Future of Digital Cockpits
The Garmin Unified Cabin 2025 has the potential to be a game-changer in the auto tech world. Qualcomm has designed the Snapdragon Cockpit Elite platform which is the base for the whole system and it utilizes a domain controller that can be easily scaled to a single control module of Garmin and thus the interlinking of the unit across all car displays is seamless. In turn this will be the key to not only the new feature development but also the efficiency of delivering it to cars printed on the factory parts.
Key Features of the Unified Cabin 2025:
- Generative AI Integration: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cockpit Elite Neural Processing Unit (NPU) powers voice assistants, custom themes, and more.
- Unmatched Performance: Through a combination of Qualcomm’s Oryon™ CPU, Adreno™ GPU, and Hexagon™ NPU technologies, the system is able to outclass other competing products in terms of AI sensorial accuracy and user experience, making it very versatile.
- Multi-Zone, Multi-User Architecture: The system handles the connectivity of multiple displays and peripherals to allow each member of the car to enjoy a personalized experience.
This partnership strengthens the long legacy of innovative common work among the two companies which have resulted in breakthrough solutions with such high capabilities in the automotive technology.
A Partnership Built on Innovation
The team-up of Garmin and Qualcomm Technologies kicked off in 2019 and was followed by the release of amazing products for automotive OEMs. The Garmin Unified Cabin came out in 2022, with each model that came out afterward got additional features and capability upgrades.
“Garmin and Qualcomm Technologies have made a special bond to come up with inventive solutions which next-generation domain controllers cannot do without. Through the development of new technologies that are needed for these features, the transceiver’s battery will be the most important part of the technology,” noted Matt Munn, Executive Vice President, and Managing Director, Garmin Automotive OEM.
The two companies, through this new collaboration, bring their relationship to a new level, combining Garmin’s automotive expertise with the cutting-edge technology of Qualcomm to create one of the best digital cockpit solutions that have ever been seen.
Snapdragon Cockpit Elite: The Power Behind the Unified Cabin
At the core of the Garmin Unified Cabin 2025 is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cockpit Elite platform, which is a platform created to bring on-device AI and top-of-the-range performance to software-defined vehicles.
What Makes Snapdragon Cockpit Elite Stand Out?
- Generative AI Capabilities: Provides access to modern and personalized features through voice assistant and infinite customization theme.
- High-Performance Hardware: The Oryon™ CPU, Adreno™ GPU, and Hexagon™ NPU ensure a lightning-fast process for those who love multi-task and get immerse entertainment.
- Scalability: Allows the provision of all levels of software-defined vehicles, from simple to premium models.
“By combing our Snapdragon Cockpit Elite platform with Garmin’s automotive understanding, we’re moving the in-vehicle experience to the next level,” Western Digital’s Daniel Lotti said.
A Seamless, Immersive In-Vehicle Experience
A central infotainment system called Garmin Unified Cabin 2025 is available in the market, which includes:
- Digital Clusters: User-friendly layouts show essential information to the driver.
- Entertainment Systems: Multi-zone entertainment for the passengers.
- Infotainment Features: Real-time diagnostics, smart navigation, and personalized settings.
Such merging of the software and the hardware will produce a comfortable, connected, and immersive experience for both the drivers and passengers.
Experience the Future at CES 2025
Garmin Unified Cabin 2025, running on the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cockpit Elite platform, will be on the floor of CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The visitors can see and try out this new technology that is not open in any way but by invitation at the Garmin booth (LVCC West Hall, Booth 3540) from January 7th to 9th, 2025.
What is your final impression of the presentation?
This synergistic endeavour of Garmin and Qualcomm Technologies is benchmarking SDSA. The flexible design is supported by the AI, allowing the passengers not only to get all the media they need but also to have a whole new in-vehicle experience through the Garmin Unified Cabin 2025.
Garmin and Qualcomm are the businesses that drive the revolution in the automotive industry, which serves to bring the solutions of combining innovation, efficiency, and customization of the vehicles of tomorrow.
