Benchmarking

Objective and subjective benchmarking can be performed, in which a number of automated vehicles (or its functionalities) are compared on a set of predefined criteria. The results of this activity can be used to determine the strengths and weaknesses of a new product, or to specify the requirements and targets that it should meet in order to guarantee market success.
Applus IDIADA provides support in defining benchmark criteria, preparing and executing benchmark tests, and analysis and reporting of benchmark results including final recommendations.
 
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Specification

Based on the results of market studies, benchmark activities, client input and a broad experience, Applus IDIADA provides support in defining specifications for new products in the field of automated or connected vehicles. These specifications can include the definition of (technical) requirements, performance parameters, targets, system limits or the operational design domain (ODD). Specifications can be defined for vehicles and components on both hardware- and software level. The results of this service guide the design and development of a new product.
 
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Development

Applus IDIADA provides support in design and development of automated and connected vehicle functionalities, in all stages of the V-cycle development process. For example in algorithm development for ADAS systems (up to SAE level L2) and highly automated driving functions (SAE levels L3, L4 and L5). Development activities include definition of system architecture, sensor fusion, object tracking, control logics and design of V2X applications. Overall system safety and correct and fail-safe operation is guaranteed by adhering to functional safety standards such as ISO 26262.
Applied development tools include software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems, the IDAPT prototype development module, a VI-grade driving simulator, machine- and deep learning methodologies, and commercial software like PreScan by TASS International and SCANeR Studio by Oktal.
 
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Testing

Applus IDIADA provides general testing services both on public roads and controlled environments such as proving grounds and laboratories. These services include activities like logistics, instrumentation, test planning and preparation, route selection, driving and sample- and data management. Tests volumes can range from one single vehicle to a multi-brand fleet. Professional drivers can be provided, thanks to an automated vehicle driver training program. This program can also train drivers provided by clients.
Applied test equipment includes D-GPS positioning systems, V2X communication devices, driving robots, target vehicles, target pedestrians, target carriers and data acquisition units. Vehicles can be equipped with high-end reference sensors (such as lidar or radar), which’ readings are stored for post-test analysis or application in virtual simulations. This is especially useful when testing on public roads.
HD maps are available for all proving grounds, allowing for fully autonomous driving and application in virtual simulation. On request, HD maps can also be provided for any section of the Catalan public roads.
 
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Integration

Applus IDIADA provides support in the integration of automated vehicle systems and components, such as sensors and processing units. This includes the physical integration of components in the vehicle (CAD and CAE services), and digital integration into its general software architecture. Tweaking or recommendations about optimal system parameters can be part of these integration services.
 
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Validation

Applus IDIADA provides worldwide homologation and validation services for the automotive industry (vehicle and component manufacturers). Applus IDIADA has a comprehensive understanding of the mandatory standards required in each market, its homologation process and the necessary test reports and certificates. Applus IDIADA is accredited by numerous governmental and consumer organisations worldwide as an official certifier of a range of automotive related products.

Based on this experience, Applus IDIADA provides services aiming to obtain authorizations, permissions or certificates. For example, testing or consultancy related to achieving permission to test an automated prototype on public roads worldwide.
 
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CAV driver training

Applus IDIADA provides driver training in all areas of expertise, including automated and autonomous vehicles. The courses are conducted by an international team of technical experts and include theoretical explanations and practical demonstrations in laboratories, proving grounds and public roads. All courses and materials are in English. Applus IDIADA also provides tailor-made courses at the client’s facilities.

Driver training for automated or autonomous vehicles include aspects like understanding and experiencing the tested functionalities and their limitations, using override systems, making emergency maneuvers, responding to fault injections or system failure and handling unexpected situations or vehicle behavior.
 
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Advanced Communication Systems in Vehicle

Ficosa is a leading supplier of high technology to the automotive industry. The company has been investing in advanced vehicle communication systems for over 15 years and works to be at the forefront of the development of vehicle connectivity and 5G technology.In this area of expertise Ficosa develops, manufactures and markets telematics / connectivity modules and antennas systems, such as:

TCU – TELEMATIC CONTROL UNIT
The Telematic Control Unit platform comprises compact and cost effective solutions to enable security, safety and infotainment applications in the vehicle.

V2X and C-V2X – CONNECTED VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY
V2X modules allow internal and external communications within the vehicle by integrating various telecommunication technologies, such as V2X communications, CAN bus, WiFi, and positioning systems, in a single unit.

INTEGRATED ANTENNAS
Ficosa, as the only company authorised to use Fractal Antennas® in automotive applications, leads the way in the design and development of innovative antennas systems based on fractal technology for vehicles.
 
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Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

Ficosa develops, manufactures, and markets Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems with the main will of improving the safety of the vehicle, as well as, the driving experience of each one of the users, offering them multiple advantages.

In this way, the company provides Intelligent Camera Systems for the automotive industry such as Parking Cameras; the pioneering Camera Monitoring System or CMS, which is made up of cameras and displays that replace the traditional external side mirrors; Surround View System with small low power use cameras; and the Intelligent Rear-View Monitoring System or IRMS. Ficosa’s vision systems are embedded systems compliant with ISO16505 and rely on automotive-approved components from major suppliers with whom the company maintains close relationships.

Machine Vision and Image Processing: as vision experts we develop and embed software in camera-based advanced driver assistance systems such as: machine vision algorithms, sensor fusion functionality, implementation of algorithms in embedded automotive ECUs, and support and provision of the complete development tool chain.

Furthermore, in this area, Ficosa also offers its Driver Drowsiness Detection System to detect “not fit to drive” states using physiological signals. This system studies a driver’s degradation during a predetermined time period.
 
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e-Mobility Systems

Ficosa is highly committed to e-Mobility, a sector in which the company develops software and hardware solutions for hybrid, electric and hydrogen vehicles. These products stand out for their quality, reliability, innovative technology and compliance with the strictest standards. Specifically, the company produces Battery Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Boxes to protect and distribute power from the battery (BDU / eBOX) and Battery Charging Devices (OBC) in the field of electromobility.

Ficosa has its e-Mobility Development Center Hub in Viladecavalls - Barcelona.
This technological centre is a world reference laboratory in the development of electric mobility technology, which drives Ficosa’s leadership in a key area for the mobility of the future. The e-Mobility Hub has state-of-the-art facilities with four laboratories certified by ASPICE, the ISO-Automotive SPICE standard for the development of mechatronic systems.
 
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Scientific expertise in autonomous navigation and robotics

IRI is a scientific leader in the fields of robotics and automatic control in Spain. Its research lines tackle various aspects of robotics research, automatic control and computer vision. Through agreements with industrial partners we motivate technology transfer of the Institute’s achievements on excellence research.

IRI’s researchers are experts in autonomous navigation with solutions addressed to localization in GPS denied environments, 3D mapping, sensor fusion and vehicle motion, planning and control. Our researchers also develop ADAS systems using deep learning and multicamera integration. In addition, we have experience in deploying robotics systems in urban areas facing the challenges of human-vehicle interaction, urban goods transportation (last mile problem) and the assistance to the mobility of disabled users. IRI participates in EU projects, some of them involving the automation of heavy vehicles, the navigation of AGVs in shared workspaces, or the development of mixed GNSS-laser-based positioning solutions.
 
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Software testing services

ERNI is a quality assurance partner for the automotive sector playing an important role in delivering test services for important vendors in this sector. We are present from SWE.4 up to SYS.5 SPICE process groups acting in areas such as:

• Advanced Communications
• ADAS

Given the wide expertise in quality assurance and development areas, ERNI can provide qualified testing partnerships that range from the development of tools and services to testing teams applying test automation approaches and specialized trainings.
 
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ADAS and advanced communication development

ERNI’s wide experience with embedded development for large clients allowed us to become an important development partner for the automotive sector providing qualified development services on several frameworks used on automotive and embedded ecosystems. This expertise is currently being applied in projects on ADAS and Advanced Communications.

This collaboration fostered ERNI’s expertise on automotive frameworks like AUTOSAR and embedded frameworks like Legato used in the development of V2X, eCall systems and Rear and Front view cameras, among others.
 
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Advanced vehicle telematics for fleet management and shared mobility

Sensefields is a leading supplier for the connected vehicle industry and its telematics solutions consists of Sensefields on board unit and Sensefields data sharing platform – a technological system designed for the controlling, monitoring and management of vehicle fleets in a wide ranges of sectors and industries:

• Sensefields on board Data Processing Unit (DPU) integrates a low power dual-core ARM processor running a customized Linux distribution and besides common functionalities such internal CAN bus communications, 3G connection, multi-constellation GNSS geo-positioning system, software-over-the-air updates (SOTA), offers high flexibility to customize its capabilities with GNSS aided IMU navigation module, additional CAN bus, Ethernet, 4G/LTE-M1, V2X connectivity or firmware & software over the air updates of ECUs and other devices installed in the vehicle.

• Sensefields Data Sharing Server (DSS) is a centralised, scalable, flexible and secure middleware that connects every DPU with 3rd party digital platforms used by fleet management companies, public transport authorities, last mile supply chain management or sharing platforms. The incoming data from the DPU is processed, stored, transformed and made available via an open API. At the same time our DSS authorizes, authenticates and validates any request coming from these 3rd party digital platforms and will provide services to them like data analytics, BI, data storage, connectivity and vehicle digital twin among others.
 
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Connected road solutions for cooperative vehicle services via V2X communications

Taking advantage of its expertise in both road infrastructure and vehicle connectivity, Sensefields can now offer connected road solutions based on V2X – Vehicle to Everything – communications that allow for the connected vehicle to be upgraded to the cooperative vehicle equipping it with high advanced communications characteristics to maximise safety, comfort and efficiency.

Sensefields on board DPU (Data Processing Unit) can support a wide range of V2X Day1 and Day1.5 services as published by the European Commission and Sensefields DPS (Data Processing Station) can be enhanced to DPS2 equipped with V2X capabilities that convert the station into a V2X-enabled Road Side Unit (RSU) compatible with other OBU & RSU manufacturers that follow ETSI C-ITS-G5 standards.

Relying on those characteristics, the on board Data Processing Unit has been designed for multiple versatile uses with regards to road safety enhancement, network operation improvement and environmental sustainability considerations. Easily installed in any vehicle type, Sensefields telematics unit contributes towards mobility optimisation by providing vehicle data used by management control systems to ensure maximum control over the traffic conditions and contribute towards a more comfortable and safer drive through transition of warning signals and setting of the recommended speed limits, to name a few.
 
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Specialized Training in Connected Vehicle

We provide specialized training courses of 150 hours that delve into the challenges, technologies and the connected automotive sector market, and at the same time, we offer training courses in business management to encourage the creation of entrepreneurial projects related to mobility in the future.
We also provide, jointly with the Sociedad de Técnicos de Automoción, a course of connected and automated driving and, we organize talks related to automotive software, 4.0 industry, etc.
 
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Data and tools to understand mobility patterns

The INRIX & RACC alliance offers the following services:

1. Provision of Real time traffic data information in Europe
2. Provision of Historical traffic data in Europe since 2011. Analysis and Diagnosis services of this data are offered as well.
3. Origin / Destination matrix.

 
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