Can I run Unity projects on Embedded Linux and QNX?

Yes. Check out our documentation for Embedded Systems. Contact your account manager or the Unity Sales team for access.

Does Unity run on ARM processors?

Yes, our embedded runtimes for Linux and QNX support a wide range of ARM-based processors. Please contact your account manager or the Unity Sales team to learn more about support for the specific chipset you’re interested in.

Where can I find assets to use in my HMI program?

For prototyping or production, you can use quality art and tools from the Unity Asset Store to save critical time and effort.

How can I connect with Unity’s HMI developer community?

Unity Discussions is a place to have discussions about automotive HMI and other embedded applications based on Unity.

What do I need to get started?

You can begin to create next-gen HMI design and development with Unity Industry. For inspiration, download our free Automotive HMI Template to see what’s possible with Unity for HMI.

Can designers keep working in Figma?

Yes. The UI Toolkit Connector for Figma, an experimental package, imports Figma frames into the Unity Editor as UXML and USS, carries design tokens over as theme stylesheets, and maps Figma components to UI Toolkit controls. Changes can flow back to the open Figma file.

How can AI support automotive HMI development?

Unity’s AI tools give AI models the project context to read and build scenes, prefabs, and asset pipelines for your HMI. Use the models you provide by connecting the Editor to your approved agent through the Unity CLI and agent plugins, or by setting up your own MCP servers with Unity Industry AI workflows so your agent can run Asset Manager, Asset Transformer, and Pipeline Automation (no Unity credits are used). Or use the built-in Assistant, which runs on curated models Unity provides.

How long does Unity support a vehicle program?

Unity's embedded support plans include long-term options for production systems, so support can cover a program from development through production. Compare embedded plans or contact sales.

Automotive Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Software

Design without compromise and deliver performance on the hardware you ship. Unity Industry is one real-time toolchain to design, build, and deploy 2D and 3D automotive HMI across platforms.

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One toolchain for automotive HMI development

Give automotive teams one toolchain to create, iterate on, and deploy 2D and 3D HMI. Designers keep their vision intact and engineers optimize it for production hardware. Teams ship clusters, infotainment, and ADAS on embedded Linux, QNX, and Android.

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Start from a working cockpit

The Unity Industry automotive HMI template gives developers a foundation to build their own HMI on. It includes an instrument cluster, ADAS view, climate controls, and live theming, all fed by a city driving simulation. It runs at up to 60 fps on a Linux-based Raspberry Pi 5.

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What HMI customers are building with Unity

Infotainment and 3D navigation

Create interactive infotainment experiences with real-time 3D maps, connected data, and dynamic visual elements that help drivers navigate and interact with their vehicles.

TomTom pairs its maps and journey intelligence with Unity to take in-car navigation beyond the route line.

Driver displays, HUD, and ADAS visualization

Build branded instrument clusters, heads-up displays, and driver-facing interfaces that make vehicle information, driving conditions, and driver-assistance features easier to understand.

Toyota’s meter and infotainment teams use Unity for the company’s next-generation HMI.

Passenger and rear-seat experiences

Extend the brand beyond the driver with entertainment, media, and wellbeing apps that use the vehicle's sensors and environment in ways a personal device can't.

Mercedes-Benz brings ambient lighting and soundscapes to the vehicle cabin when it's parked.

Vehicle configuration and control apps

Give drivers direct control of their vehicle with 3D configuration, charging, and vehicle-state apps that show the car's condition from the inside.

Mazda built its cockpit HMI architecture for continuous evolution in the over-the-air update era.

Personalization and themes

Create personalized cockpit experiences with selectable themes, distinctive visual identities, and customizable content that lets drivers make the vehicle their own.

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Mercedes-Benz: 3D in the MB.OS cockpit

See how Mercedes-Benz used Unity for the first MB.OS in a car, with immersive 3D instrument clusters, maps, and avatars.

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Mazda: Powering next-gen HMI

Starting with the all-new 2027 CX-5, Mazda is leveraging Unity to power stunning, responsive HMI graphics that enhance the driver experience.

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TomTom: AI, maps, & real-time 3D take us beyond navigation

Learn how TomTom pairs maps, journey intelligence, and Unity real-time 3D to take in-car navigation beyond the route-line..

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Toyota and Lexus: next-gen HMI

Toyota and Lexus selected Unity to develop the GUI for its next in-car HMI, citing less rework, more efficient engineering, better data management, and a stable, high-performance experience.

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QNX: a Unity cockpit on QNX OS

For CES 2025, QNX built its QNX Cabin demo with a Unity front end running on QNX OS and inside the QNX hypervisor.

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Why automotive teams choose Unity for HMI

From sophisticated 3D to support that outlasts the vehicle program, Unity Industry covers the demands of automotive HMI development.

Run high-quality 3D on embedded hardware

Deliver 3D clusters, maps, and avatars on the SoCs already in the car. On Android Automotive, Unity Render Service lets apps share one runtime, which saves memory and CPU.

Build faster with AI workflows

Generate, refactor, and automate in the Editor with your organization’s approved models and agents.

One stack from design to code

Design and engineering iterate in one project, leading to fewer handoffs, less rework, and a shorter path to a finished HMI.

An ecosystem you can easily staff

Build with developers who already know Unity, making it easier to staff teams, collaborate with suppliers, and get projects moving.

Support for the life of the car

Access long-term embedded support plans that cover a vehicle program from development through years of production.

Platforms and partners

We offer platform licensing to establish and maintain support for your preferred target, including popular system-on-chip (SoC) and operating systems (OS). We also work with a range of partners. If you're interested in becoming a partner, you can join our Industry Partner Program.

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