A Closer Look at DiSTI’s Safety-Critical HMI Graphics Demonstration at Embedded World 2026

In many of today’s mission-critical systems, the moment that truly matters is not when the software executes a command, but when a human interprets the information displayed in front of them. Whether it is a pilot monitoring flight systems, a driver interacting with an advanced vehicle display, or an engineer overseeing industrial equipment, the interface must communicate complex data clearly, instantly, and reliably. In these environments, the Human-Machine Interface is not simply a display layer. It becomes the operational bridge between system intelligence and human decision-making.

Designing that bridge demands far more than attractive visuals. Effective human machine interface design must deliver clarity under pressure, deterministic behavior in real time, and reliability that aligns with functional safety expectations. Systems operating in regulated environments cannot tolerate unpredictable graphics behavior, latency, or interface ambiguity. As a result, development teams must balance advanced graphical capabilities with the strict performance and safety requirements expected in aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial applications.

This growing complexity has pushed organizations to rethink how safety-critical interfaces are engineered. The focus is shifting toward integrated development platforms that combine high-fidelity graphics, deterministic runtime performance, and architectures capable of supporting safety-oriented operating systems and embedded hardware ecosystems. Alongside these advancements, Virtual reality training systems are increasingly being explored to simulate real-world operational environments, helping teams validate interface behavior and train operators in safety-critical scenarios before deployment.

Within this evolving landscape, DiSTI continues to play a defining role. At Embedded World 2026, it demonstrates how safety-capable graphics technologies enable next-generation mission-critical interfaces where performance, reliability, and safety converge.

What DiSTI Is Showcasing at Embedded World 2026

Industry events provide an important platform for technology providers and developers to explore how emerging embedded systems capabilities translate into real-world solutions. At Embedded World 2026, DiSTI is demonstrating how safety-critical graphics can be implemented within a modern embedded architecture through a collaboration with QNX, Toradex, and NXP.

Presented at the NXP booth (4A-222) in Nuremberg, the demonstration combines GL Studio®, DiSTI’s graphics engine and HMI development platform, with QNX® OS for Safety running on a Toradex Verdin module powered by the NXP i.MX95 processor. Together, these technologies illustrate how graphics software, real-time operating systems, and embedded hardware can operate within architectures designed for functional safety.

Within this environment, GL Studio® enables immersive 2D and 3D user interfaces while supporting Quality Management (QM) and Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) development processes. Running on the pre-certified QNX OS for Safety, the graphics engine operates within a trusted software foundation known for deterministic performance and system reliability.

The NXP i.MX95 processor and Toradex Verdin platform provide the compute performance and safety-capable architecture required for advanced embedded graphics workloads. Together, this integrated stack demonstrates how immersive interfaces, deterministic real-time performance, and scalable deployment can be achieved across safety-critical embedded systems.

Building a Safety-Capable Graphics Stack for Modern Embedded Systems

Delivering graphics for safety-critical systems requires a coordinated environment where software, operating systems, and embedded hardware work together within architectures designed for functional safety. The demonstration presented by DiSTI brings together GL Studio®, QNX® OS for Safety, and Toradex Verdin hardware powered by the NXP i.MX95 processor to illustrate how such an integrated stack can support high-performance, safety-capable HMI development.

GL Studio®: Enabling Certifiable 2D and 3D User Interfaces

At the center of the demonstration is GL Studio®, DiSTI’s graphics engine and HMI development platform used to build immersive 2D and 3D interfaces for safety-critical systems. The platform supports development workflows aligned with Quality Management (QM) and Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) processes, enabling teams to design graphical interfaces that meet functional safety expectations while maintaining deterministic runtime performance.

GL Studio® enables developers to:

• Build high-fidelity 2D and 3D user interfaces for safety-critical systems
• Support QM and ASIL-aligned development processes
• Maintain deterministic runtime behavior required in mission-critical environments
• Create interface simulations useful for HMI development training

QNX® OS for Safety: A Trusted Real-Time Software Foundation

The graphics engine operates on QNX® OS for Safety, a pre-certified real-time operating system designed for safety-critical embedded systems. Its architecture provides deterministic system behavior and strong isolation between system components, helping developers meet the reliability and compliance expectations required in regulated environments.

QNX OS for Safety provides:

• Deterministic real-time performance for safety-critical applications
• Robust system isolation between critical components
• A pre-certified operating environment aligned with functional safety standards
• A stable foundation for advanced interface platforms such as military simulation training

NXP i.MX95 and Toradex Verdin: High-Performance Embedded Hardware

The demonstration runs on a Toradex Verdin system on module powered by the NXP i.MX95 processor, providing the compute capability required for advanced embedded graphics workloads. This hardware platform combines performance with safety-capable architecture, enabling scalable deployment of graphical interfaces across embedded systems.

The platform supports developers by providing:

• High-performance compute capability for graphics-intensive HMIs
• Hardware-level safety features supporting functional safety architectures
• Scalable system-on-module deployment across embedded platforms
• Performance environments suitable for advanced visualization including virtual reality training systems

Bringing It Together: An Integrated Safety-Capable Graphics Architecture

Together, GL Studio®, QNX OS for Safety, and the Toradex Verdin i.MX95 platform form a coordinated graphics stack designed for safety-critical embedded systems. The integration demonstrates how specialized graphics software, safety-focused operating systems, and capable hardware platforms can work together to support modern HMI development.

This integrated architecture enables:

• Immersive 2D and 3D safety-critical interfaces
• Deterministic real-time graphics performance
• Scalable deployment across embedded hardware platforms
• Architectures aligned with functional safety requirements

What This Means for Developers of Mission-Critical Systems

For developers working in safety-regulated environments, designing graphical interfaces involves more than visual performance. Interfaces must operate within architectures that support deterministic behavior, system reliability, and functional safety requirements. When graphics software, operating systems, and embedded hardware are aligned within a coordinated stack, development teams can reduce integration challenges and focus on building reliable, certifiable systems.

The integrated environment demonstrated by DiSTI highlights how such alignment can simplify development while supporting compliance expectations for mission-critical applications.

For engineering teams, this approach offers clear advantages:

• Reduced integration complexity across graphics software, operating systems, and hardware platforms
• Faster development cycles by minimizing compatibility and performance issues
• Deterministic runtime behavior required for safety-critical user interfaces
• Support for functional safety workflows, including QM and ASIL-aligned development processes
• Scalable deployment across embedded platforms as system architectures evolve
• The ability to extend interface environments into simulation platforms, including military simulation training

For organizations building next-generation embedded systems, this approach demonstrates how advanced HMI capabilities can be developed while maintaining the performance, reliability, and compliance readiness required for mission-critical systems.

Conclusion

The demonstration at Embedded World 2026 reflects how safety-critical interface development is evolving toward integrated ecosystems rather than isolated tools. By combining GL Studio®, QNX OS for Safety, and the Toradex Verdin platform powered by the NXP i.MX95 processor, DiSTI and its technology partners illustrate how graphics software, real-time operating systems, and embedded hardware can operate together within architectures designed for functional safety.

For organizations building mission-critical systems, this integrated approach provides a clearer path toward developing high-performance HMIs while maintaining deterministic behavior, system reliability, and compliance readiness. Seeing this environment in action gives engineering teams practical insight into how advanced graphics and safety-focused system design can coexist within modern embedded platforms.

Embedded World offers attendees the opportunity to explore this demonstration firsthand and understand how such architectures can support the development of next-generation safety-critical interfaces across regulated industries.

If your team is planning future HMI programs or evaluating graphics platforms for safety-critical environments, DiSTI’s solutions provide a proven foundation to begin that journey. Take the next step toward building safety-critical, high-performance interfaces today. Contact the DiSTI team at [email protected] to explore how GL Studio and other DiSTI software development solutions can support your program.