dSPACE and LeddarTech Collaborate to Build Simulation Models and Interfaces to Advance LiDAR Technology for Autonomous Driving

According to foreign media reports, simulation expert dSPACE and autonomous driving sensor technology developer LeddarTech have reached a cooperation to jointly promote the development of autonomous driving lidar technology. This cooperation will enable dSPACE and LeddarTech to provide high-precision simulation models and interfaces for lidar sensors, enabling OEMs and suppliers to integrate lidar innovations into solutions more quickly.

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The collaboration will support the simulation of new LeddarTech laser sensors in the early development phase of simulation solutions. In addition, dSPACE will provide simulation models for testing and validation throughout the development process, as well as simulation environments for validating cameras, lidar sensors, and radar sensors.

dSPACE simulation solutions can generate point clouds in real time to simulate objects, and its simulation models can also help determine the detection limits of sensors and the best installation positions. At the same time, LeddarTech can seamlessly integrate dSPACE sensor models into its development projects.

“The right test strategy, models, and ready-made interfaces for simulation and processing are important foundations,” said Dr. Christopher Wiegand, Product Manager at dSPACE. “This collaboration will enable our customers to accurately and quickly perform validation tasks for lidar applications. Without reliable simulation, Level 3 to Level 5 automated driving systems are not feasible.”

“OTA simulation is a key innovation for LiDAR,” said Michael Poulin, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Development at LeddarTech. “The integration of LeddarTech’s LiDAR products and dSpace’s simulation software through a common sensor interface enables both parties to validate products and services for potential customers. Environmental sensor material property validation and weather conditions are critical in simulation. Next, LeddarTech and dSpace will collaborate to develop and model sensor-specific environmental effects such as rain, fog, spray, etc.”