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Ansys, Cognata, and Microsoft have joined forces to advance the testing and validation of ADAS and autonomous vehicle (AV) sensor technologies. Through the integration of Ansys AVxcelerate Sensors™ with Cognata’s Automated Driving Perception Hub (ADPH) on Microsoft Azure, the collaboration offers a high-fidelity, virtual environment for robust and efficient sensor simulations. Leveraging AMD’s cutting-edge CPUs and GPUs, the platform aims to streamline sensor testing for OEMs and tier-one suppliers, meeting stringent industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Highlights
- High-Fidelity Simulations: Ansys AVxcelerate Sensors™ brings advanced radar and electromagnetic (EM) wave propagation simulations to ADPH.
- Cloud Integration: The ADPH platform, powered by Microsoft Azure, supports seamless, web-based access to certified virtual sensor models.
- Diverse Sensor Support: Includes thermal cameras, LiDAR, and RGB sensors with features like distortion modeling and deep neural network-based photorealistic simulations.
- Regulatory Compliance: The platform supports testing against standards from NHTSA and NCAP, enhancing safety validation.
- Enhanced Collaboration: OEMs and tier-one suppliers benefit from a virtual twin approach for predictive accuracy in real-world scenarios.
Ansys AVxcelerate Sensors™ is now a pivotal component of Cognata’s ADPH, leveraging 4th Generation AMD EPYC™ processors and Radeon™ PRO GPUs to provide unparalleled simulation capabilities. These enhancements empower manufacturers to test advanced radar systems in real-time, reproducing EM wave interactions and doppler effects with precise predictive accuracy.
Danny Atsmon, CEO of Cognata, highlighted the significance of this integration: “Ansys’ ability to simulate complex EM wave interactions enhances our platform’s ability to deliver precise, real-world insights for radar-based ADAS and AV systems. This collaboration significantly advances the industry’s ability to test and refine sensor performance under diverse conditions.”
Additionally, AMD Radeon PRO GPUs enable high-fidelity RGB camera simulations using generative AI, accurately replicating real-world sensor behaviors. These capabilities ensure that manufacturers can streamline development processes, reduce costs, and accelerate time-to-market for autonomous driving technologies.
Microsoft’s Nidhi Chappell, Vice President of Azure AI Infrastructure, emphasized: “By integrating Ansys’ advanced radar simulation technology, we’re empowering OEMs and tier-one suppliers with high levels of accuracy in sensor validation.”
This partnership between Ansys, Cognata, and Microsoft Azure signals a transformative step toward the widespread adoption of safer, smarter ADAS and autonomous vehicle systems.
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