Hexagon has introduced Virtual Test Drive X (VTDx), a cloud-native solution designed to revolutionize the way ADAS and autonomous vehicle systems are tested, trained, and validated. By harnessing hyperscale computing and advanced automation, VTDx can automatically assess software quality and functionality against thousands of real-world scenarios. This innovation significantly accelerates the development of mobility solutions, helping manufacturers reduce time-to-market.
Meeting the Challenges of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs)
Software has become the backbone of modern vehicle design. However, the rise of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) is creating unprecedented challenges for automotive development teams, especially those working on ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems). The complexity of integrating sensors, chips, operating systems, and other components often results in delays, higher costs, and increased safety concerns.
VTDx tackles these challenges by offering a consumption-based service that scales effortlessly to support virtual prototyping. This scalability mitigates the inefficiencies of physical testing, making it a powerful tool for addressing the growing demands of ADAS and autonomous vehicle development.
Powered by Hexagon’s Nexus Digital Reality Platform
Built from the ground up as a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution, VTDx leverages Hexagon’s Nexus digital reality platform to deliver unparalleled cloud computing power and automation capabilities. By integrating rigorous testing into continuous testing and integration workflows, Hexagon ensures that software teams can maintain high-quality standards while managing the increasing complexity of ADAS systems.
Simplified Workflow and Advanced Testing
Through an intuitive web-based interface, ADAS engineers can configure and test their systems under development, including ADAS algorithms. The platform utilizes Hexagon’s robust environment simulation engine, a product of more than 15 years of expertise in physics-based simulations. This allows developers to validate their systems with unmatched accuracy.
When a test is initiated, VTDx executes simulations compliant with the OpenDrive and OpenScenario standards for software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing. With the ability to run tens of thousands of simulations, the platform dramatically reduces configuration time and computing requirements for standardized SIL testing programs.
Key Features and Benefits of VTDx
VTDx offers a comprehensive suite of features designed to enhance efficiency and usability for automotive developers. These include:
- Continuous Integration and Testing (CI/CT): Ensures rigorous testing processes are embedded into the development lifecycle.
- Seamless Workflow Integration: Enables smooth collaboration between teams and systems.
- Ease of Use and Scalability: Simplifies testing processes while adapting to the growing needs of automotive projects.
- Cloud Availability: Provides global accessibility for engineers, ensuring testing resources are always available when needed.
Accelerating Innovation in the Automotive Industry
Hexagon’s VTDx represents a major leap forward for ADAS and autonomous vehicle development. By addressing the limitations of traditional physical testing and offering a robust virtual prototyping framework, VTDx empowers automotive teams to bring innovative mobility solutions to market faster and more efficiently.
With its focus on automation, scalability, and cloud-based accessibility, VTDx is set to redefine the standards of ADAS and autonomous vehicle testing, helping manufacturers stay ahead in an increasingly competitive industry.
