ThunderSoft Launches Groundbreaking AquaDrive AIOS 2.1
At the recent Beijing Auto Show in 2026, ThunderSoft, a prominent player in the field of intelligent operating systems, unveiled its latest innovation:
AquaDrive AIOS 2.1. This remarkable product signifies a major shift in the automotive industry, steering away from traditional Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) to a new paradigm known as AI-Defined Vehicles (AIDV).
A New Era in Vehicle Intelligence
AquaDrive AIOS 2.1 is characterized by a
four-layer AI-native architecture, which integrates data management, modeling, system processes, and applications. This comprehensive approach is designed to tackle the complex challenges posed by central computing, enhancing data governance, and ensuring compatibility across diverse technological infrastructures.
Key features of AquaDrive AIOS 2.1 include:
- - Cockpit-Driving Fusion: This unique functionality abolishes the boundaries that typically separate domains in automotive systems, paving the way for a cohesive AI agent infrastructure.
- - End-to-End AI Integration: Moving from rule-based interactions to cognitive-driven intelligence, this technology enables a higher level of autonomy, supporting functionalities from Level 3 to Level 5 in autonomous driving while effectively addressing intricate driving scenarios.
- - ISR as Desktop: It provides a unified visual interface amalgamating maps, Surround Reality (SR), and video feeds, facilitating a more intuitive, touchless interaction for drivers.
- - Upgraded Kanzi 4 Engine: Now capable of multi-screen fusion, Kanzi stands out as the industry-leading 3D HMI engine, already implemented in over 14 million vehicles within the last year alone.
- - Starlight-Level Night Vision: This feature guarantees enhanced visibility under extremely low light conditions (below 1 Lux), ensuring driver awareness around the clock.
Expert Insights and Industry Impact
Larry Geng, Co-Founder and Executive President of ThunderSoft, remarked on the evolution of vehicles, stating, "The intelligent vehicle is evolving from a mere transportation means to a mobile intelligent agent. This AI-driven transformation is only just beginning."
The launch of AquaDrive AIOS 2.1 serves not only as a technological advancement but also as a strategic move for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The platform significantly shortens development cycles and allows for distinct brand identities, ultimately standardizing luxury-level AI interactions for consumers.
With a profound experience backed by integrations in over 50 million vehicles for prestigious brands including Volkswagen, Porsche, Toyota, and Geely, ThunderSoft's expertise affirmatively positions it as a leader in the field. The company’s Human-Machine Interface (HMI) platform recently garnered the 2026 iF Design Award, showcasing excellence in user experience design.
About ThunderSoft
ThunderSoft, listed under stock code
300496, operates as a top-tier provider of intelligent operating system solutions and technologies. Spanning an impressive R&D network across 14 countries, the company is dedicated to enhancing the physical world via its AIOS and edge-intelligence innovations, extending its impact into the automotive, AIoT, robotics, and smart industries. For further information, visit
ThunderSoft's official website.
As the automotive sector transitions towards a more intelligent future, ThunderSoft’s AquaDrive AIOS 2.1 stands at the forefront, ready to revolutionize the driving experience and redefine what vehicles can do.