To fast-track the creation, integration and validation of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) features and autonomous vehicles (AVs), Ansys has announced its collaboration with IPG Automotive.
According to Ansys, combining its VRXPERIENCE with IPG Automotive's CarMaker will empower joint customers to virtually verify and validate sensor design and performance, accelerating development and time-to-market.
To meet rigorous safety standards, automotive OEMs and suppliers must test complex interactions between ADAS features, like automatic emergency braking or an autonomous vehicle and its surrounding environment, traffic and weather across millions of scenarios. Physical road testing would require billions of miles of safety testing – which is extremely expensive and time-consuming. Thus, simulation becomes vital to test, validate and virtually experience AV performance.
Integrated within VRXPERIENCE, CarMaker is an open test platform that can be applied throughout development. CarMaker includes a complete environment comprised of flexible models of intelligent drivers, detailed vehicles, roads and traffic. In addition, the event and manoeuvre-based testing method ensure that the flexibility and realistic execution of real-world test driving are also features of virtual test driving.
VRXPERIENCE provides users with HMI (human-machine interface) testing, physical sensor simulation, embedded software controls integration, headlamp simulation and links to simulation data management and systems safety analysis.
Martin Elbs, General Manager, Sales & Business Development, IPG Automotive, said, 'As vehicle systems continue to become more complex, it is increasingly important that they are tested under realistic conditions. Together with Ansys, we are helping automotive OEMs improve the safety and reliability of AVs and ADAS while reducing cost and time to market.'
Shane Emswiler, Senior Vice President, Products, Ansys, said, 'Our partnership with IPG Automotive will enable our mutual customers to use an industry-leading driving simulator seamlessly integrated into our VRXPERIENCE solution. Through this partnership, we are providing mutual customers with the necessary technologies to improve and expedite ADAS and AV development and delivery, also leading to reduced accidents on the road thanks to improved safety measures.'