AI-Enabled ECU with Built-In OBD
AI-Enabled ECU with Built-In OBD, Telematics & Sustainability Focus
Smarter Control with Built-In Diagnostics
At Things Alive, our ECU development goes beyond building control units — we focus on crafting solutions that power smarter, safer, and more connected vehicles. With a strong foundation in diagnostics and embedded hardware, we are now positioning ECU development as a core offering, designed specifically for OEMs looking for intelligent, custom-fit & scalable platforms that support long-term sustainability goals.
We’ve already delivered over 2000+ OBD diagnostic tools for OEMs, which gives us a strong advantage in understanding how vehicles behave, fail, and perform under real-world conditions. Now, we are combining that diagnostic intelligence into our next-generation ECUs — creating a platform that offers both control and insight to support efficiency, emissions control, and operational longevity.
Real Enhancements: Built with Purpose
Our ECUs are designed using STM32 microcontrollers for software and Altium-based board design for compact, high-performance hardware. Each ECU is crafted to meet automotive-grade reliability and performance standards.
What makes our ECUs stand apart is the integration of onboard diagnostics (OBD) functionality. This allows OEMs to:
- Reduce the need for separate diagnostic modules
- Monitor vehicle health continuously through one intelligent unit
- Enable quicker fault detection and easier servicing
- Improve overall system efficiency and reduce wiring complexity
- Prepare for future OTA diagnostics and predictive maintenance workflows
All of this directly supports reduced downtime, lower emissions, and resource optimization — making vehicle platforms more sustainable and future-ready.
Real Projects: From Design to Deployment
Our journey into full ECU development is backed by hands-on project experience. We've delivered embedded systems that power:
- Motor Control Units (MCU)
- Battery Management Systems (BMS)
- Infotainment & Display Panels
- Instrument Clusters
- Telematics Control Units (TCU)
- Vehicle Gateways and Communication Nodes
Each solution is tailored to the specific use case, with firmware tuned for performance, CAN-based communication for seamless integration, and robust validation for field deployment. Whether you’re building an ICE-powered commercial fleet or an electric off-highway vehicle, we’re ready to support the full lifecycle — with sustainability and efficiency built-in.
Why Sustainability Matters to ECU Design
Today’s automotive leaders are aligning every system — from powertrain to software — with their net-zero and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) goals. Our ECU platform supports this vision by:
- Reducing energy consumption with intelligent processing at the edge
- Enabling predictive maintenance to extend vehicle life and reduce waste
- Offering real-time emissions and fuel monitoring to ensure compliance
- Supporting smart data logging for greener fleet and resource optimization
- Allowing OTA updates to reduce physical service visits and carbon footprint
Our AI + IoT-enabled ECU isn’t just smarter — it’s designed to help OEMs build cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable mobility platforms.
Long-Term Collaboration for OEMs
At Things Alive, we don’t just build and hand over ECUs — we work as your long-term embedded electronics partner. We offer:
- Custom ECU development from scratch
- Support across product iterations and platform changes
- Ongoing firmware updates and feature enhancements
- Diagnostic tools, data logging, and remote monitoring capability
- Consultation on integration, CAN protocols, and safety validation
Our goal is to build trust, not just products — helping OEMs reduce time-to-market, minimize environmental impact, and innovate confidently with a partner they can rely on.
Real Impact: How We’re Different
Here’s what makes our ECU offering truly unique:
- Custom-developed using STM32 + Altium, fully optimized for embedded control
- OBD integration inside the ECU for smarter diagnostics and simplified vehicle architecture
- Designed for CAN communication, ready for standard and proprietary protocols
- Built with ISO 26262-aligned development processes for functional safety
- Scalable and modular — fit for both low-power and high-performance applications
- Supported by a team experienced in delivering real projects, not just prototypes
- Focused on driving sustainability through smarter design and longer lifecycle support
We’re not just keeping up with the future of vehicle electronics — we’re helping shape it.
Partner With Us to Drive Innovation & Sustainability
If you’re an OEM looking for a differentiated ECU partner who understands both control and diagnostics — and who helps you align with global sustainability goals
— we’re ready to collaborate.