Applied Intuition, a leading provider of simulation and software solutions for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) systems, has announced a strategic partnership with NI, a prominent provider of hardware and software tools for testing of ADAS and AD systems. This collaboration aims to deliver a comprehensive end-to-end solution for application across the connected ADAS and AD validation workflow.
Applied Intuition’s expertise lies in offering a platform that enables users to test and validate autonomous vehicle (AV) software in a virtual environment. Their simulation and software solutions provide high-fidelity object and sensor simulation, allowing engineering teams to develop and validate ADAS and AD systems efficiently and with an increased level of safety. By partnering with NI, Applied Intuition can leverage its complementary strengths to create a unified solution that addresses the evolving needs of its customers.
NI boasts an extensive portfolio of ADAS and AD testing tools, including customizable hardware and software products. These tools are designed to facilitate real-time testing and validation of ADAS and AD systems. One of NI’s standout offerings is its excellent timing fidelity for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) replay, which works seamlessly with Applied Intuition’s high-fidelity simulation capabilities. By combining Applied Intuition’s software with NI’s ADAS and AD systems, engineering teams can establish consistency across all levels of testing, leading to improved quality, reliability, and traceability of their ADAS or AD stack.
Peter Ludwig, co-founder and CTO of Applied Intuition, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting how NI’s strengths complement Applied Intuition’s capabilities. He emphasized the synchronization between NI’s HIL replay and Applied Intuition’s object and sensor simulation, stating that the joint solution enables engineering teams to enhance testing consistency and, in turn, improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the development and validation process for ADAS and AD systems.
Drita Roggenbuck, SVP and GM of the transportation business unit at NI commented on the collaboration, emphasizing the benefits it will bring to customers. By working together with Applied Intuition, NI can provide a comprehensive solution that meets the evolving needs of its customers. Combining NI’s ADAS and AD systems with Applied Intuition’s simulation software offers increased efficiency and collaboration, resulting in faster time-to-market for customers in the rapidly advancing ADAS and AD industry.
The partnership between Applied Intuition and NI signifies a significant step forward in the field of ADAS and AD validation. By bringing together their respective strengths and expertise, the companies are poised to deliver a powerful and holistic solution that empowers engineers to develop and validate ADAS and AD systems more efficiently and with increased safety. This collaborative effort not only aims to enhance the quality and reliability of ADAS and AD technologies but also offers cost-effective solutions to end users, ultimately contributing to the advancement and widespread adoption of autonomous driving.
