KopherBit is founded by a team of engineers with deep expertise in automotive electronics, AUTOSAR-compliant systems, and embedded software development. The co-founders is a certified functional safety expert, and the core team hails from Taiwan’s top R&D institute, ITRI. They’ve successfully collaborated with multiple public-listed companies on advanced automotive control projects. With practical experience in implementing international automotive standards such as AUTOSAR, ASPICE, and ISO 26262, the team has developed KopherOS—an AUTOSAR-based embedded operating system that empowers customers to fully own and define their control algorithms.
KopherBit focuses on designing modular and scalable ECU platforms that accelerate development while ensuring compliance and performance. Our solutions have already been adopted by over 70% of Taiwan’s electric buses and are expanding into global markets. With strong technical depth and productization capabilities, KopherBit aims to become an indispensable partner in next-generation smart vehicle development—bridging innovation, and international standards for the global EV ecosystem.
AUTOSAR Implementation Capability
- Independently developed AUTOSAR-compliant basic software, KopherSAR, and integrated KopherOS to reduce clients’ development burden
- Full capability in Basic Software module development; supports porting across various automotive chip platform Universal Controller Design
Universal Controller Design
- KopherBit Universal Controller hardware platform supports multiple control applications (e.g., VCU, BMS, EVCC, X-by-wire Control)
- Supports various communication protocols including CAN FD, LIN, and Ethernet
Open Application Layer Architecture
- Allows developers to freely define control logic without limitations of closed platforms
- Clients can easily configure low-level resources via smart configuration tools, enabling focus on core know-how
KITE ECU Development Toolchain
- Supports flashing, diagnostics, and calibration tasks
- Offers DevOps-oriented development flow and graphical user interface
BMS HiL Validation Solution
- Provides battery cell modeling and charge/discharge simulation
- Helps clients establish BMS HiL testing and virtual validation environments
Modular Architecture with Proven Deployment to Solve EV Control Integration Challenges
- Deployed in over 70% of Taiwan’s electric buses
- Enables commercial vehicle OEMs to achieve passenger car-grade development efficiency and professionalism
1.KopherBit Universal Controller (KCU Series)
- General-purpose ECU controller with automotive-grade hardware design
- Applicable in diverse scenarios including VCU (Vehicle Control Unit), BMS (Battery Management System), EVCC (Electric Vehicle Communication Controller), EDR (Event Data Recorder), and X-by-wire control
- Supports multiple communication protocols such as CAN FD, LIN, and Ethernet—compatible with various vehicle types and platforms
2.KopherSAR (AUTOSAR-compliant Middleware)
- In-house developed AUTOSAR Basic Software Stack
- Supports essential ECU service modules such as communication, memory, diagnostics, and time management
- Proven portability across multiple automotive MCU projects
3.KITE (KopherBit Integrated Toolchain Environment)
- ECU development toolchain integrating flashing, simulation testing, diagnostics, and calibration
- Features intuitive interface and modular configuration flow, supporting Model-Based Design methodologies
- Lowers the learning curve for new engineers and accelerates product validation
4.BMS Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) Virtual Validation Services
- Provides cell modeling, charge/discharge simulation, and virtual validation services
- Assists customers in building BMS HiL validation systems
- Supports the adoption of automotive-grade BMS development and testing processes
KopherBit focuses on developing KopherOS—an automotive operating system embedded with international KopherBit’s self-owned AUTOSAR, KopherSAR. Through its proprietary open controller (KopherBit Universal Controller) and standardized basic software stack (KopherSAR), KopherBit enables commercial vehicle OEMs and system integrators to rapidly implement scalable and standards-compliant ECU systems, even under resource constraints.
Compared to traditional development flows, KopherBit’s solution significantly simplifies the handling of hardware and low-level firmware, allowing developers to focus on their proprietary algorithms and application logic. The platform supports diverse application scenarios including vehicle control (VCU), battery management system (BMS), charging communication (EVCC), and event data recorder (EDR). Combined with flashing and diagnostics, and calibration tools, it shortens development timelines and improves engineering efficiency.
This solution has already been successfully deployed in over 70% of Taiwan’s electric buses, proving its reliability and integration capability in real-world commercial environments. KopherBit is also expanding into Japan and the UK, forming partnerships with leading Tier 1 suppliers and innovative EV manufacturers—demonstrating the international scalability of its platform. As the automotive industry shifts toward Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), KopherBit’s modular development platform stands as a key enabler for small and mid-sized OEMs to transition into smart mobility.