Virtual Reality Testing Environment

In 2017 and 2018, a project was undertaken to develop a Virtual Reality (VR) testing environment for vehicle systems, specifically Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving (AD) systems. This was a time when similar tools were not available in the market.

The project involved enhancing AVL’s Model.CONNECT and CRUISE M software tools with Unreal Engine 4. The aim was to create a system capable of testing various aspects of vehicle systems, including ADAS, AD, and sensors like LIDAR. Unreal Engine 4 was used to simulate elements like the LIDAR sensor, traffic, and environment.

This project was a significant step in the field of vehicle testing, providing a more comprehensive and realistic testing environment. It was a pioneering effort that contributed to improving the safety and reliability of transportation systems.

Technologies used in this project

 

Unreal Engine 4 is used as a platform for virtual reality (vehicle’s chassis, city, traffic..) and
sensors (LIDAR) simulation.

AVL tools are used for vehicle development and simulation

  •  CRUISE
  •  CRUISE M
  •  Model.CONNECT

are used to simulate vehicle powertrain and control systems.

C++ and C# are used to implement communication interfaces between UE4, AVL tools, and steering
wheel.

My Responsibilities in the Project

My responsibilities in the project included system design, system engineering, and software development.