Verification and validation in vehicle development
V/V Assurance: simulation, driving simulator & real-world testing in an end-to-end toolchain
The verification and validation of complex vehicle functions often take place late in the development process – when changes are already time-consuming and costly. With an end-to-end V/V toolchain, we shift testing to earlier development phases and seamlessly connect simulation, driving simulator, and real-world testing.
- How do you ensure that your vehicle function meets all functional and non-functional requirements?
- Are your component interfaces compatible and robust?
- How reliable is your function’s driving behavior in real-world scenarios?
- How can testing effort be minimized without compromising quality?
Too little simulation, testing too late in vehicle development
Verification and validation of vehicle functions still often take place late in the development process. Critical issues are frequently not identified until road testing, making costly modifications to prototypes necessary. Modern simulation offers an efficient alternative: end-to-end V/V assurance that seamlessly connects simulation, driving simulator, and real-world testing identifies issues early, reduces the need for extensive road testing, and ensures continuous maturity development. This not only accelerates the development process but also significantly improves the quality and safety of your vehicle functions.
End-to-end V/V assurance from simulation to real-world testing
Our end-to-end toolchain connects virtual and real-world testing methods throughout the entire development process – from SiL, MiL, and HiL to the dynamic driving simulator and real-world testing.
- SiL, MiL, and HiL: Early verification and validation of functions and systems.
- Dynamic driving simulator: Realistic testing of complex scenarios with full HiL integration.
- Advanced simulation environments: Detailed sensor models enable realistic test conditions and precise analyses.
- Ground-truth mapping: Digitally mapped reference routes enable comparable testing in simulation and real-world driving tests.
- Standardized test catalogs: KPI, maneuver, scenario, and route catalogs enable automated testing processes.
Our goal: to shift assurance activities to earlier stages of the V-model. This enables critical issues to be identified in time, reduces the need for complex prototypes, and shortens development time.
From individual functions to complete vehicle testing – end-to-end assurance
Our end-to-end toolchain enables verification and validation at every level – from individual driver assistance functions to complete vehicle and fleet testing.
Benefits of V/V assurance
- Early issue detection:
Critical deviations become visible in the early stages of development. - More efficient testing processes:
Standardized and reproducible tests reduce prototype and testing effort. - end-to-end toolchain:
Simulation, driving simulator, and real-world testing work seamlessly together. - Integrated testing methods:
SiL, MiL, and HiL enable continuous verification and validation. - Comparable results:
Realistic simulations and ground-truth mapping provide a reliable basis for decision-making.
Shift your assurance activities to earlier development phases – with an integrated V/V toolchain from simulation to real-world testing. Let’s talk about your V/V assurance.