Apex.OS for V&V is a safety-certified middleware extension designed for the verification and validation (V&V) of automated and autonomous driving systems in software-defined vehicles. It tackles the exponentially increasing complexity of validating these systems, particularly as they progress from SAE Level 2 to Level 5 autonomy. Traditional V&V methods struggle to scale with the sheer volume of sensor data and the intricate nature of real-world driving scenarios. Apex.OS for V&V overcomes these limitations by providing time and data deterministic recording and replay capabilities. This allows engineers to capture and replay vehicle data with high fidelity, enabling thorough testing and analysis of various scenarios, including error situations. The software integrates seamlessly with existing Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), and Vehicle-in-the-Loop (ViL) setups, streamlining the V&V workflow. Its deterministic nature ensures the reliability and reproducibility of test results, crucial for meeting regulatory compliance requirements and accelerating the homologation process. The software supports various roles in the V&V process, from engineers validating corner cases to managers proving test efficacy and system engineers analyzing root causes of errors. By facilitating efficient and reproducible testing, Apex.OS for V&V helps accelerate the development and deployment of safe and reliable autonomous vehicles.

Features

Time & Data Deterministic Record & Replay

• Achieve deterministic record and replay based on safety-certified middleware. This is crucial for performance evaluation of automated and autonomous driving systems, allowing for precise reproduction of vehicle behavior.
  • Enables precise reproduction of vehicle behavior during testing.
  • Supports high-fidelity data capture and replay.

Scenario-Based Testing

• Provides large-scale testing capabilities to reproduce and reprocess real-world scenarios using revision-proof, traceable, and reliable dynamic ground truth data.
  • Facilitates large-scale testing with real-world scenario reproduction.
  • Uses dynamic ground truth data for more realistic testing.

Integration with Simulation Tools

• Seamless integration into existing Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), and Vehicle-in-the-Loop (ViL) setups.
  • Streamlines integration with existing testing environments.
  • Supports efficient workflow integration.

Error Recording & Reproduction

• Efficiently records and reproduces error situations for detailed analysis.
  • Facilitates root cause analysis of errors.
  • Improves debugging efficiency.

Dynamic Ground Truth Data

• Enables efficient and reproducible testing with support for dynamic ground truth integration.
  • Supports more realistic and accurate testing.
  • Improves test result reliability.