Ansys Launches AVxcelerate System

Ansys launches AVxcelerate Autonomy, a solution capable of reducing cost and time-to-compliance for L2+, L3, and above ADAS/AV systems by 100,000X, according to Ansys. Co-developed with the BMW Group, Ansys AVxcelerate Autonomy empowers companies to further digital transformation efforts and achieve the majority of test driving required for compliance virtually, according to Ansys.

The latest evolution in AV simulation technology, Ansys AVxcelerate Autonomy is cloud-native, modular, and designed around a model-based systems engineering framework. Its open architecture follows the Association for Standardization of Automation and Measuring Systems openX standards. This industry benchmark facilitates data transfer from the toolchain and supports integration into any enterprise-level solution via fixed APIs, according to Ansys. The solution is in the process of becoming ISO 26262 certified.

AVxcelerate Autonomy utilizes scenario variation management capabilities to perform sensitivity and reliability analyses that help users determine the probability of ADAS/AV system failure and validate systems at-scale. Designed for continuous safety validation, AVxcelerate Autonomy can accommodate over-the-air updates for the product's lifecycle.

Leveraging an adaptive exploration algorithm optimized in the cloud, users will be able to accelerate sensitivity analyses by 1,000X compared to traditional algorithms. By replacing most physical tests with virtual driving, users can accelerate development to realize 100,000X reduction in cost and time to compliance.

“Navigating the complex rules around regulatory compliance by providing safety justification is one of the biggest challenges for automotive manufacturers,” says Walt Hearn, senior vice president of worldwide sales and customer excellence at Ansys. “Moving from one level of autonomy to the next requires extreme technological advances that are accessible, scalable, and easily implemented. The predictive accuracy and framework of Ansys AVxcelerate Autonomy can speed autonomous technology development to support the industry in realizing a future where traffic collisions are extinct.”

Visit Ansys at CES in Las Vegas from Jan. 9-12, 2024, at booth #6500 to learn more.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.