The dSPACE World Conference: Innovative Solutions for the Validation of Software-Defined Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

The participants used the conference as a platform to discuss pioneering solutions in the areas of software-defined vehicle e-mobility and autonomous driving with other industry experts.

Developing software-defined electric and autonomous vehicles brings about new requirements for simulation, validation, and homologation. Anyone who buys a car in the future will receive a high-powered computer on wheels, which is checked, serviced, and updated via a constant connection with the backend. This means that vehicles remain safe and with the newest version of technology. In addition, new functions can be easily added. The result of this development is an enormous increase of the complexity with an impact on development and validation processes, including road approval. “As a partner for simulation and validation, we provide our customers with the right mix of solutions for comprehensive testing and simulation. This mix allows tests in the virtual and in the real world to be implemented efficiently from development to approval,” said Dr. Carsten Hoff, CEO of dSPACE.

In addition to the presentations, the focus was on new technologies and solutions from dSPACE and its partners. dSPACE employees at 35 exhibits demonstrated how, for example, vehicle manufacturers can validate software-based functionality extensions or test batteries or electric motors for electric cars, or how autonomous driving can get onto the road faster by using end-to-end solutions.

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