Deploy Android Automotive on AWS Graviton Using AWS CloudFormation

This article discusses how to deploy the Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS) and develop in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) applications on AWS Graviton instances using AWS CloudFormation. It is the first in a series on building CI/CD pipelines for AAOS and IVI applications on AWS.

Specifically, the article covers:

• The benefits of virtualizing automotive software development on AWS, including collaborative workflows and reduced dependence on physical hardware
• How to use a provided AWS CloudFormation template to automate the deployment of AAOS on Graviton instances
• Prerequisites and step-by-step instructions for deploying and accessing the AAOS stack on AWS
• How to develop and deploy a basic Android application to run on the AAOS instance using Android Studio
• How to stop the AAOS EC2 instance when not in use to save costs
• Instructions for cleaning up the deployed resources

The article concludes by highlighting the advantages of cloud-based automotive software development, such as shorter time-to-market, lower costs, and simplified processes.