- 02/19/2026
- Expert knowledge
- Systems & Software Engineering
embedded award 2026: Software nominees
The jury has selected the most exciting software solutions. Get to know this year's nominees …
A hard real time embedded database, a motor control function pack with real time AI, and a safety certified software platform for Software Defined Vehicles
eXtremeDB/rt
Exhibitor: McObject
Hall/Booth: 4-238
eXtremeDB/rt is the world’s only database that fully meets hard real time requirements. Traditional database systems, flash file systems, and flash translation layers lack any concept of deadlines and therefore cannot guarantee deterministic behavior. eXtremeDB/rt solves this by integrating a real-time–capable transactional flash translation layer directly into the database kernel, creating a fully deadline aware software stack from the application down to the NAND flash hardware.
The system introduces several technological breakthroughs: transactions include explicit deadlines; a real time scheduler aligns with EDF or priority based RTOS policies; transaction progress is continuously monitored to ensure deterministic aborts; and a copy on write logging mechanism replaces nondeterministic write ahead logging. As a result, even large and complex datasets can be processed reliably—especially in systems where RAM is insufficient and flash memory is unavoidable.
Its unique advantage: eXtremeDB/rt is the only commercially available hard real time DBMS. Other so called “real time databases” merely analyze streaming data and cannot support actual real time constraints.
eXtremeDB/rt also contributes to sustainability: by eliminating the flash file system and reducing write amplification, flash wear is minimized, extending device lifetime and reducing electronic waste.
FP-IND-MCAI1
Exhibitor: STMicroelectronics
Hall/Booth: 4A-148
The FP IND MCAI1 function pack combines field proven motor control with real time AI to detect failures early and significantly reduce maintenance costs in electric drive systems. Running on the STSPIN32G4 SiP with an integrated STM32G4 MCU, it synchronously acquires motor current and high frequency vibration data via the IIS3DWB sensor. A machine learning model trained with NanoEdge™ AI Studio classifies motor behavior directly at the edge into normal operation, high vibration, and unstable load—with no cloud connection or external compute required.
The solution is built on reproducible datasets from real hardware (EVLSPIN32G4 ACT & STEVAL MKI208V1K) and is fully customizable: users can retrain ML models for different motors, sensor configurations, or fault types, and port the firmware to other MCSDK compatible platforms with minimal code changes. Integration into industrial applications is fast and low risk thanks to the mature ST ecosystem.
Its USP: a single production ready package combining advanced motor control and edge AI, backed by open datasets, documented workflows, and ST’s hardware/software ecosystem. FP IND MCAI1 enables more efficient, reliable, and sustainable motor operation—reducing downtime and maintenance interventions in measurable ways.
Alloy Kore - Foundational Vehicle Software Platform
Exhibitor: Vector Informatik GmbH and QNX (a division of BlackBerry Limited)
Hall/Booth: 4-278
Alloy Kore is a high performance, safety certified foundational software platform for Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs), designed to eliminate the fragmentation of today’s automotive software stacks. Instead of forcing OEMs to repeatedly integrate operating systems, middleware, communication stacks, and safety mechanisms across different ECUs, Alloy Kore provides a pre-integrated, production ready platform that reduces development risk and accelerates innovation.
Jointly developed by Vector and QNX, the platform combines QNX’s safety-certified real-time operating system with Vector’s pre-integrated middleware, creating a robust, production-grade software base for high-performance computing (HPC). Its open, clearly structured architecture ensures seamless integration across ECUs, domains, and vehicle generations, while supporting scalable and extensible development for current and future SDVs, designed to meet ISO 26262 (up to ASIL D) and ISO/SAE 21434 requirements. This deep integration enables measurable performance gains—up to 85% lower latency, 50% lower CPU load, and more than 200% higher network throughput—directly benefiting high performance and safety critical vehicle functions.
Its USP: Alloy Kore is the first fully integrated, scalable “Foundational Vehicle Software Platform” for centralized and zonal architectures. It reduces integration complexity, shortens time to market, and enables stable, OTA capable vehicle software—providing a sustainable foundation for long term SDV strategies, efficiency, and continuous innovation. OEMs can decouple hardware and software development cycles, accelerate feature deployment, and focus engineering resources on innovation rather than foundational integration.