Outpace Project Global Debut: Achieving High-Performance 3D Graphics on Mid-Range Automotive-Grade Chips with Integrated Functional Safety
BEIJINGApril 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Qt Group (Nasdaq Helsinki: QTCOM), a leading global software technology provider, announced today its participation in the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition opening on April 24. The company invites industry partners to visit its booth at Hall B2, Booth B2B19, China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi). On-site demonstrations will include the Outpace project and other solutions, showcasing how Qt Group’s integrated platform helps automakers balance visual innovation with cost-effectiveness, transforming design concepts into mass-production practices that meet global safety and compliance requirements.
Qt Group’s Debut at China Auto Show: A Strategic Partner in the Software-Defined Vehicle Era
Outpace Project: Delivering Premium 3D Visuals on Mass-Production Hardware
The Outpace project is a core highlight of Qt Group’s exhibition. This Qt-based panoramic cockpit HMI, designed by the Chinese team for Chinese automakers, runs on the MediaTek MT8676 platform powered by a TCL-customized Android Automotive OS. Leveraging technologies like Rendering as a Service (RaaS) and SR, the Outpace project enables real-time 3D rendering and real-time environmental perception visualization on mid-range, cost-effective automotive-grade chips. For Chinese automakers focused on cost-efficiency and rapid iteration, this solution allows the deployment of immersive panoramic cockpit experiences in mass-production vehicles without the need for expensive hardware upgrades. Its software architecture was designed from the outset to meet production safety and compliance requirements, avoiding cost overruns and schedule delays associated with post-hoc compliance remediation.
Outpace Project Global Debut: Achieving High-Performance 3D Graphics on Mid-Range Automotive-Grade Chips with Integrated Functional Safety
Empowering Chinese Automakers from Innovation to Globalization
As Chinese automotive brands accelerate their global expansion, software architectures successful in the domestic market must simultaneously meet global safety and regulatory compliance requirements. Drawing on decades of experience with demanding automotive projects, Qt Group assists OEMs in integrating quality assurance and functional safety throughout the entire development lifecycle—from architectural validation and static code analysis using Axivion, to GUI automated testing with Squish, and code coverage analysis via Coco. This approach transforms testing and compliance from late-stage bottlenecks into controlled, predictable parts of the process, ensuring faster time-to-market and successful large-scale deployment.
Executive Quotes
Erik Rehn, Global Senior Vice President, Qt Group, said:
“Chinese OEMs are setting global benchmarks for automotive software. Qt Group’s strategy is to eliminate development barriers through cross-platform technology, helping Chinese automotive brands maintain rapid innovation while ensuring their software architectures remain competitively viable long-term and comply with global regulations. We look forward to discussing with industry partners at the show how to translate forward-looking technological innovation into high-quality, scalable mass-production achievements in the wave of software-defined vehicles.”
Roy Li, Head of TCL Yuxin Smart Cockpit Product Line, said:
“TCL is committed to connecting people, vehicles, and homes through technology to create a better smart life. The panoramic cockpit HMI and smart control screen solutions jointly showcased with Qt Group deeply integrate advanced in-vehicle display and cockpit interaction capabilities, presenting innovative achievements in software-hardware synergy. We look forward to in-depth exchanges with industry partners on-site to explore more possibilities for smart cockpit experiences and technology implementation.”
Liu Hongqian, General Manager of iSoftStone Basic Software Co., Ltd., said:
“The joint solution from iSoftStone Basic Software and Qt Group deeply integrates the high security of the underlying operating system with Qt’s high-performance rendering capabilities, providing OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers with a commercial-grade, reusable full-stack smart cockpit technology foundation. This open ecosystem collaboration model will significantly reduce software integration costs and cycles, allowing the industry to focus on experience innovation and accelerate product deployment.”
Visit to Experience Qt Group Technology and Partner Innovations
In addition to interactive experience zones covering various stages of the automotive software development lifecycle, Qt Group will jointly showcase projects including panoramic cockpit HMI, smart control screens, unified cockpit engine, augmented reality head-up displays, and integrated smart cockpit security solutions with partners TCL Yuxin Smart Cockpit, MEGA, Crystal Optech, and iSoftStone Basic Software. Representatives from Chinese automotive clients and partners are welcome to visit the booth for in-depth discussions with expert teams on the future of software-defined vehicles.
About Qt Group
Qt Group (Nasdaq Helsinki: QTCOM) is a global software company trusted by industry leaders and over 1.5 million developers worldwide to create applications and smart devices that users love. We help customers increase productivity throughout the product development journey, from UI design and software development to embedded system optimization and quality management. Our customers operate in over 70 industries across more than 180 countries. Qt Group employs approximately 1,100 people and reported net sales of EUR 216 million in 2025. Learn more at www.qt.io.