E/E designers must consider a multitude of factors, such as ease of integration, electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC), power management, data security, feature support, testing and validation,
interoperability, support for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, software updates and many
more when designing the E/E architecture of the software-defined vehicle of tomorrow. Sensor fusion
and perception software plays a critical role in influencing the E/E architecture of the vehicle and imposes special demands on it. These special demands range from processing capabilities and distribution of power to wiring challenges.

The electrifying world of sensor fusion and perception systems is a playground of innovation and technical marvels. These technologies are rewriting the rules of vehicle functionality, demanding more
computational power, robust communication networks and airtight software integration. The choices that
ADAS developers and E/E architects make today will make or break the software-defined vehicle of
tomorrow.
Low-level fusion offers many advantages over object-level fusion for ADAS:
✓ Fewer sensors and wiring requirements
✓ Lower electrical and compute power demand
✓ Lower costs
✓ Design flexibility
✓ Scalability
✓ Decouples the sensor/processor hardware from the sensor fusion and perception software.

As the automotive industry charges forward, we can anticipate even more breathtaking advancements in sensor technology and perception systems, further molding vehicles’ electrical and electronic
architecture. This revolution promises not just convenience but also a quantum leap in safety and
efficiency –a future where vehicles become intelligent companions on the road, helped by advanced
driver assistance systems.