Category: File Date: 2019-09-25 Language: English Type: PDF Size: 625 KB

Validation of Autonomous Vehicles

Automated and connected driving up to autonomous vehicles is increasingly being used. But the distrust in their reliability is growing. The underlying algorithms are difficult to understand and thus intransparent. Traditional validations are complex, expensive and expensive. In addition, no transparent coverage for regression strategies for upgrades and updates is achieved. In this article Vector Consulting and the IAS of the University of Stuttgart show that classical methods have to be supplemented with cognitive test methods.

Category: File Date: 2019-09-15 Language: English Type: PDF Size: 510 KB

Agile Scaling - Scaled Agile

Agile teams boost efficiency, innovation and competitiveness. When well implemented, they deliver higher productivity, faster time to market and better quality. However, many companies face challenges when scaling agile. Vector has summarized here best practices for implementing agile. The article provides experiences from Bosch, Daimler, Festo, Knorr-Bremse, ZF and Vector.

Category: File Date: 2019-09-11 Language: English Type: PDF Size: 1 MB

No Cybersecurity without Key Security

More and more, vehicles are being connected to external IT systems to support new functions and business models. To protect the connected vehicles against cyber attacks, cryptographic methods are being used whose security is based on the corresponding key material. But what challenges need to be addressed by key management? And what benefits are realized by its standardization within AUTOSAR?

Category: File Date: 2019-06-27 Language: English Type: PDF Size: 908 KB

Seamless Communication Tests in ECU Development for the Volkswagen Group

In ECU development, the specific test implementations play a special role for suppliers of Volkswagen AG (VAG): they check for network conformity, assure smooth interplay of the numerous ECUs and are a key criterion for final acceptance by the automotive manufacturer. Using VAG-specific test software, developers and suppliers conduct automated tests according to VAG specifications DUM.857.BE.1 and DUM.000.AC.A for High-Speed CAN and Network Management High which ultimately saves a lot of time and expense.

Category: File Date: 2019-06-19 Language: English Type: PDF Size: 4 MB

Overcoming Logging Challenges in ADAS Development Projects

The more tasks that driver assistance systems assume along the way to autonomous driving, the greater the number of sensors in the vehicle from different suppliers. Real road traffic provides the ideal reference data for testing – in endless variety. For this purpose, OEMs and system suppliers are sending test vehicles equipped with high-end data loggers onto the streets to collect data. That data is then used to precisely ”re-simulate“ certain traffic situations in the laboratory to test new or refined ADAS sensing and control logic. Instead of implementing numerous sensor-specific logging systems, what is required are scalable approaches and strategies. ...

Category: File Date: 2019-05-22 Language: English Type: PDF Size: 658 KB

Vector Interview "We Play by Automotive Rules"

The aim of AUTOSAR is to simplify the development of vehicles with many ECUs. But what role will this standard play in the future, in view of a centralized vehicle electrical system architecture and the competition posed by Android and Linux? The German professional magazine Markt&Technik discussed these topics with Dr. Günther Heling, Head of Embedded Software and Systems at Vector.

Category: File Date: 2019-05-02 Language: English Type: PDF Size: 1 MB

More Performance, Please! - E/E Architectures with AUTOSAR Adaptive

Assistance systems for semi-automated driving, regular over-the-air updates and the subsequent installation of additional software will soon be standard features in many vehicles. Without new architectures and high-performance ECUs, however, these sophisticated electronic functions cannot be realized. What role does the new software standard AUTOSAR Adaptive play in this?

Category: File Date: 2019-02-21 Language: English Type: PDF Size: 744 KB

AUTOSAR Classic Under POSIX Operating Systems

POSIX operating systems are the foundation for new, dynamic, in-vehicle software applications. However, they lack automotive functions such as diagnostics, network management and SOME/IP. AUTOSAR Adaptive is a standard available to automotive OEMs which supports these tasks in new development projects. But how can the use of a POSIX operating system succeed if the vehicle platform is still based on AUTOSAR Classic?

Category: File Date: 2019-02-06 Language: English Type: PDF Size: 454 KB

Industry Trends 2019

The Vector annual industry survey 2019 gives insight into the top challenges as observed in different industries and regions in the world. It also prescribed success factors to become a digital winner. This report provides survey results as well as hands-on recommendations for engineering and learning from our global consulting projects.

Category: File Date: 2019-01-31 Language: English Type: PDF Size: 916 KB

A Look Behind the Scenes − ECU Testing with XCP Support

CANoe - Technical Article: Blackbox tests are typically conducted in the framework of ECU development or in analyzing faulty ECU behavior. This involves connecting an ECU‘s inputs and outputs to a test system for stimulation and measurement. Although this method lets the test engineer perform extensive analysis, certain tests require looking directly into the ECU. This is the only way to obtain meaningful test results or reduce testing effort.