A new digital testing platform developed by Ansys and BMW Group is stated to enable a reduction in the cost and time to compliance for Level 2+, Level 3 and above ADAS and AV systems by a potential magnitude of 100,000. The technology, called AVxcelerate Autonomy, is said to enable developers to complete almost all of their analysis virtually.
It is cloud-based, modular and designed around an MBSE framework, featuring a flexible, open architecture following the Association for Standardization of Automation and Measuring Systems (ASAM) openX standards. This industry benchmark facilitates seamless data transfer from the toolchain and supports integration into any enterprise-level solution via fixed APIs. AVxcelerate Autonomy is in the process of becoming ISO 26262 certified, which will enable companies to develop their workflows for L3 and above certification.
The solution uses expansive scenario variation management capabilities to perform sensitivity and reliability analyses that help users determine the probability of ADAS/AV system failure and validate systems at scale to establish a case for safety justification. Designed for continuous safety validation, AVxcelerate Autonomy can accommodate over-the-air updates for the lifecycle of the product.
Leveraging the power of a robust, adaptive exploration algorithm optimized in the cloud, users will be able to accelerate sensitivity analyses by a magnitude of 1,000 compared to traditional algorithms. By replacing most of the physical tests with virtual driving, Ansys believes that users can expedite development by 100 times to realize a potential 100,000 times reduction in cost and time-to-compliance.
“Navigating the complex rules around regulatory compliance by providing safety justification is one of the biggest challenges for automotive manufacturers. Moving from one level of autonomy to the next requires extreme technological advances that are accessible, scalable and easily implemented. The predictive accuracy and framework of Ansys AVxcelerate Autonomy can speed autonomous technology development to support the industry in realizing a future where traffic collisions are extinct,” said Walt Hearn, senior vice president of worldwide sales and customer excellence at Ansys.
Ansys will be at CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 9-12, 2024.