Advanced Driver Assistance Systems need to be subjected to extensive testing in two respects. The tests must demonstrate whether the product has actually met the requirements. And testing in real-world traffic must prove that the correct parameters were considered during development, to achieve end customer acceptance in the various markets. In real-world testing, we subject these systems to all conceivable driving and traffic situations in all types of weather and lighting conditions.
Comprehensive Mapping of All Scenarios
The assistance systems must function reliably in all predefined conditions (weather, road type, etc.): The systems must not fail to react in defined hazardous situations (false negative), neither must they react in standard, harmless situations (false positive).
Reliable, Valid Testing
Testing in real-world road conditions must meet the predefined test coverage. It must also be ensured that real-world testing verifies the relevant parameters such as response times and approaching behavior regarding end customer acceptance.
Adaptability and Rapid Market Readiness
The testing methods and processes must be standardized, scalable, and replicable. Manufacturers expect service providers to have market knowledge, be flexible when it comes to product design, and to bring their products to market readiness quickly.
In real-world testing, we plan the route to be taken early on. In doing so, we cover the entire testing area – and consider road types, weather, special areas such as tunnels and roundabouts, as well as country-specific transportation policies like road signs and markings. Depending on the maturity of the ADAS implemented, the fleet of test vehicles completes up to several hundred thousand kilometers in total. The data collected in the assistance systems is transferred to the backend at runtime, where it is processed and evaluated. Our customers are then able to view these results directly via a web frontend. The systems are adjusted as necessary, based on the insights gained.
Route Planning
We plan the routes to be taken such that there is high coverage of all customer-relevant scenarios and environmental conditions (Operational Design Domain ODD).
Extensive Preparation and Maintenance
To prepare your test vehicles for the complex tests, we calibrate both the sensors and the entire measuring equipment.
Real-World Testing
Assistance systems need to be tested in particular in challenging traffic situations and conditions. We take care of testing and validation in the respective markets.
Final Report and Recommendations
The report of the real-world testing provides you with insight into what was covered in the tests and what incidents or poor performance we discovered. We are happy to recommend specific optimizations for your assistance systems.
Solution Sheet ADAS Safety Case
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