The Oniro Platform

Oniro is an Eclipse Foundation Project dedicated to the development of an open source vendor-neutral Operating System (OS) platform. The Oniro Project was established through a collaboration between two global open source foundations: The Eclipse Foundation and The OpenAtom Foundation. Leveraging the solid foundation of OpenHarmony, an open source project operated by the OpenAtom Foundation, Oniro builds upon an operating system platform known for its versatility across a wide range of smart devices.

At its core, Oniro prioritizes seamless interoperability, modularization, and a visually appealing user interface. These priorities are realized through an array of enhancements, encompassing application frameworks like React Native, system-level OS components such as Servo Web Engine, and a comprehensive toolchain that ensures intellectual property compliance and licensing. This adaptable platform provides robust support for a broad range of global technologies and applications spanning various industries, including Consumer Electronics, Home Appliances, Industrial IoT devices, Smart Home, and Multimedia.

The Oniro Architecture at a High Level

The Eclipse Oniro architecture builds on the solid foundations of OpenHarmony, enhancing and expanding its capabilities. All system enhancements are rigorously managed by an advanced IP toolchain to ensure compliance throughout the development process. Within this framework:

  • React Native extends the usability of existing applications and ecosystems on top of OpenHarmony, enabling seamless integration across platforms.
  • Eclipse Kanto expands Oniro's ecosystem adaptability and scalability by empowering edge devices with advanced IoT functionalities, including seamless cloud connectivity and flexible device management.
  • The incorporation of the Rust language, particularly for the Servo web engine, bolsters the overall system's safety and security.
  • Eclipse Theia enhances the development workflow, simplifying application creation within the ecosystem.
  • libvsync improves the performance and reliability of applications that require precise coordination across multiple processes.

Future enhancements will include the integration of NearLink, offering an alternative to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with lower latency and improved connectivity, particularly suited for automotive and industrial environments.

The Oniro Working Group

An Eclipse Foundation Industry Collaboration

The Oniro Working Group is made up of organizations that support the development and evolution of the Oniro platform, all working together to drive its commercial success across a broad range of industries. This ecosystem can only be achieved through a vendor-neutral environment where collaboration is promoted under core Eclipse Foundation principles, such as transparency and openness. Read the charter.

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