Guoke Chushi (Chongqing) Software

Guoke Chushi (Chongqing) Software Co., Ltd., also known as KernelSoft, was established in March 2022, initiated by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The company focuses on developing software infrastructure to accelerate the implementation of intelligent vehicles. The legal representative is Xue Yunzhi.

The core team consists of professionals from automotive manufacturers, internet technology firms, and companies specializing in autonomous driving and artificial intelligence. This team possesses extensive experience in technical management, product development, and service within the automotive software sector. Since its inception, KernelSoft has secured significant funding, including a seed round in March 2022, an angel round of nearly 100 million RMB in June 2024, and an Angel+ round of nearly 100 million RMB in July 2025.

KernelSoft's business model is centered on providing foundational software for the "Software-Defined Vehicle" era. Its product matrix is designed to address needs from the underlying operating system to a cloud-native development platform. Key offerings include a high-reliability real-time intelligent automotive operating system (Photon RTOS, which was open-sourced), a high-performance computing software platform, and a suite of development tools. The company also provides a dependable safety verification system for autonomous driving. These products and services are aimed at automotive companies, helping them to innovate by providing a safer and more efficient software infrastructure.

Keywords: automotive software, intelligent vehicles, software-defined vehicle, real-time operating system, autonomous driving, high-performance computing, automotive tools, embedded systems, functional safety, ADAS, automotive electronics, in-vehicle infotainment, vehicle OS, software infrastructure, connected cars, mobility solutions, automotive technology, smart mobility, vehicle software platform, cybersecurity