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A leading software provider, serving global OEMs, faced the task of developing and validating an on-board system for Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) against a pressing production deadline. This case study explores how Acsia leveraged its expertise in both classic and adaptive AUTOSAR, along with its proficiency in model-based development and ADAS solutions, to meet and exceed the client’s expectations.
In 2021, the automotive industry saw significant advancements in AUTOSAR and ADAS:
AUTOSAR Trends and Innovations
Adaptive AUTOSAR: Greater flexibility and scalability through support for dynamic software updates, service-oriented architectures, and complex algorithms needed for autonomous driving.
Integration with Classic AUTOSAR: Enhanced efforts to integrate Adaptive and Classic AUTOSAR platforms, improving resource management and communication.
Cybersecurity Enhancements: Introduction of robust cybersecurity measures, including enhanced cryptographic algorithms and secure communication protocols to protect against cyber threats.
Standardization Efforts: Focus on standardizing interfaces and communication protocols, fostering interoperability among manufacturers and suppliers, crucial for developing autonomous and connected vehicles.
ADAS Trends and Innovations:
AI and Machine Learning: Improved features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and pedestrian detection through AI and machine learning algorithms.
Sensor Fusion: Advances in sensor fusion technology, combining data from cameras, lidar, radar, and ultrasonic sensors, enhanced ADAS precision.
V2X Communication: Progress in Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication technology, allowing vehicles to communicate with each other and infrastructure, enhancing situational awareness and supporting cooperative driving.
Regulatory Compliance: ADAS developments influenced by evolving safety regulations and standards, ensuring enhanced safety and reliability.
The software provider for global OEMs needed a partner to handle the software development and validation of an on-board system for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) feature. Facing a tight production deadline, they required an experienced partner proficient in both Classic and Adaptive AUTOSAR to ensure timely delivery and high-quality integration.
Acsia was chosen for its strong expertise in Classic and Adaptive AUTOSAR, critical for this project. The team handled:
Complete software development and integration of a Classic AUTOSAR-based Safety platform, utilizing service-oriented architecture with SOME/IP services over Ethernet.
Development of critical software components using the Elektrobit ACG stack, and model-based design for features like trajectory and localization.
Software development and integration of an Adaptive AUTOSAR-based high-performance platform, including the NVIDIA Jetson board setup, integration of 3rd party cameras, GPS, IMU units, and implementation of trajectory planner based on object detection and sensor fusion algorithms.
System testing and validation, with a key highlight being the realization of the Adaptive Cruise Control feature on an actual car based on open standards.
The client successfully met their tight production deadline. The partnership with Acsia enabled them to leverage advanced AUTOSAR and ADAS technologies, ensuring a high-quality and timely delivery.
Expertise in model-based development for the ADAS domain.
Advanced skills in ADAS Active Cruise Control development.
Proficiency in deploying both Adaptive and Classic AUTOSAR systems.
VP Delivery
Acsia's commitment to delivering high-quality solutions within tight deadlines was evident in this project. Our team's deep expertise in classic and adaptive AUTOSAR, coupled with our experience in model-based development, enabled us to meet the client's needs and exceed their expectations.
AVP Advanced Technology Group
Integrating the advanced features of both Classic and Adaptive AUTOSAR systems required a thorough understanding of the technologies and meticulous planning. Our team's ability to develop and validate complex systems like the Adaptive Cruise Control feature, while ensuring seamless integration, was a key factor in the project's success.
