Validation is one of the most significant challenges involved in market introduction for state-of-the-art Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and autonomous vehicles. Comprehensive and reliable testing of the systems plays a decisive role.
Complexity of Tests
The tests in the field of ADAS/AD are very complex, as all road users must be precisely choreographed and synchronized.
Time Efficiency
Homologation-related, standardized, and customer-specific testing takes place at the proving ground. To save time and costs, the truly relevant scenarios, and their variations, such as speeds and distances, must be filtered out of the countless possible combinations.
Decision-Making
Was the test executed correctly, or might it need to be repeated? This decision must be made immediately after each test, as reconstructing scenarios is time-consuming and cost-intensive. Quite often this is only possible with support from high-end tools due to the very tight objective tolerances.
Traceability and Documentation
The tests normally verify system requirements derived from system design. This must be fully documented in a traceable manner to provide a clear overview of the maturity of the development status. And this is the only way to guarantee that all requirements have been met, all risks have been reduced, and all specifications have been tested.
Increased Demand for Proving Grounds
In 2022, specific ADAS functions have become mandatory for vehicle homologation in Europe. The increased testing demand often means that it is not easy for manufacturers to find suitable proving grounds with corresponding capacity and facilities.
We have a clear process that describes definition, execution, and analysis very precisely.
In the definition phase, we work with physical models to predict vehicle behavior, thereby whittling down the large number of test case variations to the ones necessary as a minimum.
Digitalization now takes place in AVL Smart Mobile SolutionsTM, which are also used in test execution. It uses tablet and audio information for targeted guidance through the test, providing automatic evaluation immediately after execution. The software also analyzes all results, providing complete traceability.
The data are then sent directly to the backend over the air and are immediately available for further processing.
Test Catalog Creation
Based on your specific requirements, we create the optimal test catalog for you, to enable reliable testing of your vehicle. If required, we can also include individual targets for your market-specific requirements.
Comprehensive Tests for All Relevant Functions
Our experience and methodologies allow us to execute tests of Active Safety functions, such as those for NCAP and GSR, and tests of functions related to comfort. Our experts make systematic use of the required equipment, such as robots or dummies.
Extensive Result Reports
At the end of testing, you receive a precise result report as the perfect basis for all future phases in your development.
Insight with Dashboards
Dashboards provide you with access to the web interfaces. Which is where you can view all results from the test campaign directly and promptly.
Calibration and Adjustment
If it is not possible to fulfill the targets and specifications in the test catalog, we can also provide the calibration service to enable functions to reach their targets.
Expert Advice
The ADAS/AD environment is very dynamic, influenced in no small measure by frequent legislative updates. We are represented on all important committees and our global structure means that we are familiar with local market requirements. Therefore, we can always offer you optimal advice.
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