Virtualization of Reality
How can these different conditions be incorporated into ADAS/
AD development? Virtualization in the form of simulation
plays a key role here, since it is only through simulation that a
large number of scenarios is able to be depicted, which would
require billions of miles to be driven on just the road. This calls
for the collection of a large volume of meaningful and reliable
data.
Converting Subjective Perception to Objective Data
To include the human factor in the analysis, AVL developed the
AVL-DRIVE™ software – a tool that translates subjective driving
impressions into data that can be assessed objectively, in real
time and independently of the test environment. Graphically pre-
pared scatter band diagrams show the range of how positively
the system is actually perceived by the respective occupants.
This is a solid decision-making basis for the further develop-
ment of virtually all ADAS/AD functions in different markets.
Legal Situation and Vehicle Safety as Guidelines
In Europe, the General Safety Regulation, Release 2, dated
July 2022, defined a series of driving functions that must be
installed in new car registrations as of 2024. There are also
new rules from America, where automatic emergency braking
(AEB) will be introduced in all vehicles. While in Asia, autono-
mous driving at level 3-4 is to be given a legal framework so
that vehicles are allowed to drive on public roads in defined
areas.
AVL addressed this issue at an early stage and set up a sepa-
rate department to deal with standards and legislation years
ago. On the one hand, this means that the company is always
up to date internally, and on the other hand, it is a strong spar-
ring partner for its customers who want to play it safe when it
comes to regulations. In this context, AVL can also help design
a legally compliant system.
The topic of cybersecurity is also of growing importance.
Whereas vehicles have tended to be closed systems in the
past, ADAS and AD are making them more and more open –
after all, they have to be aware of their surroundings and react
to them. This opens the door to criminal activity. AVL provides
the right equipment for testing protection features.
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