

DriveOS is a drive operating system which consolidates multiple hardware functions into a set of software applications running securely on single vehicle control unit (VCU). The single VCU combines four-wheel electronic torque vectoring, four-wheel regenerative braking, battery management, electronic stability control, traction control, an instrument display, and infotainment interface in one unit of the electric car. The DriveOS four-wheel electronic torque vectoring proactively controls each wheel of a vehicle and this advanced mechanism delivers ease of handling and safety.
“Users can dynamically shift torque between individual wheels at the millisecond level, reducing latency by an order of magnitude compared to traditional mechanical differentials,” states Dean Drako, CEO, Drako Motors. Additionally, the drivers can use any power distribution ratio, in contrast to mechanical differentials, which have a limited power distribution range for front-to-rear and left-to-right splits. Through DriveOS, drivers can control each wheel separately in both directions that improves vehicle handling. Driving in hard terrains is simple as DriveOS continuously computes and optimizes the traction every few milliseconds on slippery surfaces, such as rain, snow, and ice. Differential torque simplifies manoeuvering the turns and eliminates safety issues that may arise due to understeering and oversteering. “With DriveOS, even driverless cars achieve optimum safety and control in all weather and road conditions.”
The state-of-the-art architecture of DriveOS facilitates integration of infotainment and autonomous driving while minimizing redundancy and integration overhead.
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Drako DriveOS completely changes driving dynamics, with superb handling and optimum safety in all weather and road conditions
Today’s new automobiles commonly have more than 100 million lines of code from disparate electronic control systems. DriveOS’s controller dramatically reduces lines of code as well as the hardware and software footprint. This approach simplifies implementation and testing, precise systems coordination, and higher functional safety and reliability. The developers can achieve compliance through the implementation of ISO standards; however, certification is easier to achieve due to the reduced number of components and smaller code size.
DriveOS might seem to be a monolith tool from a sci-fi fantasy, but it can be easily integrated with the other systems to achieve awe-inspiring efficiency and performance. Recently, 73 turns of Nürburgring Nordschleife, one of the most demanding German tracks in the world, witnessed an amazing feat. A demo vehicle cruised through them and set a lap record of 7 minutes and 49.04 seconds. DriveOS made the car glide smoothly through the circuit at record breaking speed.
Founded by experts in automotive, software, and security, Drako Motors enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to reduce cost and have full control of their products while easing the current integration and safety challenges of working with multiple hardware and software vendors. In tandem with today’s digital lifestyle wherein cars have become an integral part, Drako Motors leads the automotive innovation through greater precision in car handling.
Company
Drako Motors
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Management
Dean Drako, CEO
and Shiv Sikand, Executive VP
Description
The Drako DriveOS drive operating system consolidates multiple hardware
functions into a set of secure software applications for unsurpassed
driving performance and safety
