A Framework for Interoperability in Software Defined Vehicles using Asset Administration Shells
Akshay Narla, Daniel Dittler, Nasser Jazdi, Michael Weyrich · 2025
The automotive domain is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) concept and the increasing complexity of the mobility ecosystem. Achieving seamless interoperability between heterogeneous systems poses a substantial challenge, compounded by diverse data formats, integrating mixed-criticality functionalities, and the lack of unified frameworks leading to fragmented systems. This paper investigates the potential of Asset Administration Shell (AAS), as a complementary solution to existing vehicle interoperability technologies. Using a systematic analysis, we examine how AAS can enable abstraction, modularity, interoperable communication, and cross-platform data integration, thereby addressing key challenges of interoperability in vehicular systems. However, implementing AAS introduces challenges such as data complexity, real-time, and security issues. Despite these challenges, AAS offers opportunities in abstracting sensors and synchronizing communication in distributed testing scenarios. This paper highlights the AAS's potential to complement existing solutions, paving the way for scalable and interoperable automotive systems in the SDV era.