Case Study: Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH advances hybrid vehicle-in-the-loop testing for automated driving with MathWorks

Implementing a Hybrid Vehicle-in-the-Loop Testing Methodology for Automated Driving Functions

Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH faced the challenge of testing advanced driver assistance and automated driving systems, as both pure simulation and in-vehicle testing had significant limitations. The company needed a safe, realistic, and replicable method to validate these systems without the high cost and danger of real-world scenario testing.

Using MathWorks tools including MATLAB, Simulink, and Embedded Coder, the team implemented a hybrid vehicle-in-the-loop testing methodology. This solution combined a real vehicle on a test track with a virtual traffic environment, enabling safe and comprehensive testing. MathWorks products allowed the team to rapidly develop functions, generate code for the hardware, and use MATLAB for critical data analysis, which was instrumental in identifying and resolving a sensor data delay issue, ultimately validating their innovative testing approach.

Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH

Selim Solmaz

Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH