Autonomous Driving - Virtual Validation and AI Integration

The field of autonomous driving is advancing rapidly, with significant progress in technology and software. However, virtual validation of autonomous driving functions remains one of the most formidable challenges. Virtual validation offers a safe and controlled environment for testing systems under various conditions, including extreme weather and complex traffic scenarios. AI plays a crucial role in analyzing the vast amounts of data generated during simulations, continuously improving the accuracy of simulations and leading to safer and more reliable autonomous driving systems. Ensuring that these functions meet legal and regulatory standards is paramount, and collaboration with regulatory bodies to update and create new standards for virtual validation is essential.

This executive summary with a focus on autonomous driving, virtual validation and AI integration is supported by Ansys and summarizes the most important theses and discussion points from the automotiveIT Salon at the IAA 2024. The panel around Andreas Lauringer, CEO, Kontrol GmbH, Ramzi Yakoubi, General Manager & Head of EE ADAS, Chassis & E-Mobility, MAGNA ENGINEERING & INFOTAINMENT, Dr Reinhard Ernst, Senior Engineering Manager, Head of ADAS System Validation Germany, ZF Active Safety GmbH Electronics & ADAS Division, Prof. Dr Joachim G. Taiber, Founder and Managing Director, IAMTS and Gilles Gallee, Director of AV Simulation Solution, Ansys, discussed and exchanged best practices and success stories on how virtual validation helps to overcome industry challenges, comply with laws, standards and regulations and improve collaboration between automotive manufacturers, suppliers and software service providers.

See also: Video recording of the live discussion at the automotiveIT Salon at the IAA 2024