Quintauris and WHS will work on RISC-V for automotive

This partnership aims to strengthen the foundation for RISC-V high-performance, and safety-certified real-time applications.

WHIS brings decades of experience and know-how in designing and delivering safety-critical embedded software for different markets. Its safety critical RTOS, SAFERTOS, is designed to meet the highest functional safety standards and deliver dependable performance under the most demanding conditions. It has been independently certified by TÜV SÜD to IEC 61508 SIL3 and ISO 26262 ASIL D.

“Partnering with WHIS is a key milestone in our mission to build automotive-grade commercial ready RISC-V solutions,” said Pedro López Estepa, Head of Market Strategy, Quintauris. “Their deep expertise in functional safety and production proven RTOS technology enhances the reliability and integrity of our reference architecture.”

During this partnership, WHIS’s safety-certified RTOS, SAFERTOS, will be available as part of the software portfolio powering Quintauris’ future automotive reference platforms, allowing developers and OEMs to accelerate development with confidence in safety, performance, and long-term support.

“Quintauris is laying essential groundwork for RISC-V adoption in mission-critical automotive applications,” said Andrew Longhurst, Managing Director of WHIS. “We are excited to support this vision with SAFERTOS and to collaborate closely on building the next generation of automotive-grade RISC-V platforms.”

The partnership also reflects a shared commitment to open innovation, long-term toolchain support, and the evolution of an ecosystem that can meet the rigorous demands of the automotive industry.