Ansys and Cognata Enable Robust ADAS/AV Sensor Testing on Microsoft Azure
Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) announced a collaboration with Cognata and Microsoft to enhance ADAS/AV sensor testing capabilities through the Automated Driving Perception Hub (ADPH) platform. The integration of Ansys AVxcelerate Sensors into ADPH, which runs on Microsoft Azure and AMD hardware, provides OEMs with access to certified virtual sensor models for testing autonomous vehicle functions.
The platform features high-fidelity radar and electromagnetic wave propagation simulation capabilities, allowing manufacturers to validate sensors against industry standards like NHTSA and NCAP. The system includes various sensor models for thermal cameras, LiDAR, and RGB cameras, enhanced by Deep Neural Network technology for photorealistic simulations.
Cognata's platform, powered by AMD Radeon PRO V710 GPUs, utilizes generative AI transfer technology to deliver precise virtual sensor simulations, while Ansys' contribution focuses on physics-based radar models that accurately reproduce electromagnetic wave propagation for improved signal strength and accuracy.
Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) ha annunciato una collaborazione con Cognata e Microsoft per migliorare le capacità di test dei sensori ADAS/AV attraverso la piattaforma Automated Driving Perception Hub (ADPH). L'integrazione di Ansys AVxcelerate Sensors in ADPH, che funziona su Microsoft Azure e hardware AMD, offre ai produttori di veicoli originali (OEM) l'accesso a modelli di sensori virtuali certificati per il collaudo delle funzioni dei veicoli autonomi.
La piattaforma presenta capacità di simulazione ad alta fedeltà per radar e propagazione delle onde elettromagnetiche, consentendo ai produttori di convalidare i sensori rispetto agli standard di settore come NHTSA e NCAP. Il sistema include vari modelli di sensori per telecamere termiche, LiDAR e telecamere RGB, potenziati dalla tecnologia delle reti neurali profonde per simulazioni fotorealistiche.
La piattaforma di Cognata, alimentata da GPU AMD Radeon PRO V710, utilizza la tecnologia di trasferimento AI generativa per fornire simulazioni di sensori virtuali precise, mentre il contributo di Ansys si concentra su modelli radar basati sulla fisica che riproducono accuratamente la propagazione delle onde elettromagnetiche per migliorare la forza e la precisione del segnale.
Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) anunció una colaboración con Cognata y Microsoft para mejorar las capacidades de prueba de sensores ADAS/AV a través de la plataforma Automated Driving Perception Hub (ADPH). La integración de Ansys AVxcelerate Sensors en ADPH, que funciona en Microsoft Azure y hardware AMD, proporciona a los fabricantes de equipos originales (OEM) acceso a modelos de sensores virtuales certificados para probar funciones de vehículos autónomos.
La plataforma cuenta con capacidades de simulación de propagación de radar y ondas electromagnéticas de alta fidelidad, lo que permite a los fabricantes validar los sensores contra estándares de la industria como NHTSA y NCAP. El sistema incluye varios modelos de sensores para cámaras térmicas, LiDAR y cámaras RGB, mejorados por tecnología de Redes Neuronales Profundas para simulaciones fotorealistas.
La plataforma de Cognata, impulsada por GPU AMD Radeon PRO V710, utiliza tecnología de transferencia de IA generativa para brindar simulaciones de sensores virtuales precisas, mientras que la contribución de Ansys se centra en modelos de radar basados en la física que reproducen con precisión la propagación de ondas electromagnéticas para mejorar la intensidad y precisión de la señal.
Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS)는 Cognata 및 Microsoft와 협력하여 Automated Driving Perception Hub (ADPH) 플랫폼을 통해 ADAS/AV 센서 테스트 기능을 향상시키기로 발표했습니다. Microsoft Azure 및 AMD 하드웨어에서 작동하는 ADPH에 Ansys AVxcelerate Sensors가 통합되어 OEM(원래 장비 제조업체)에 자율주행차 기능 테스트를 위한 인증된 가상 센서 모델에 대한 접근성을 제공합니다.
이 플랫폼은 고충실도의 레이더 및 전자기파 전파 시뮬레이션 기능을 제공하여 제조업체가 NHTSA 및 NCAP과 같은 업계 표준에 대해 센서를 검증할 수 있도록 합니다. 시스템에는 열화상 카메라, LiDAR, RGB 카메라를 위한 다양한 센서 모델이 포함되어 있으며, 심층 신경망 기술을 통해 포토리얼리스틱 시뮬레이션을 제공합니다.
Cognata의 플랫폼은 AMD Radeon PRO V710 GPU에서 구동되며, 생성적 AI 전이 기술을 활용하여 정밀한 가상 센서 시뮬레이션을 제공합니다. Ansys의 기여는 전자기파 전파를 정확하게 재현하여 신호 강도와 정확성을 향상시키는 물리 기반 레이더 모델에 중점을 둡니다.
Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) a annoncé une collaboration avec Cognata et Microsoft pour améliorer les capacités de test des capteurs ADAS/AV via la plateforme Automated Driving Perception Hub (ADPH). L'intégration de Ansys AVxcelerate Sensors dans ADPH, qui fonctionne sur Microsoft Azure et du matériel AMD, offre aux OEM un accès à des modèles de capteurs virtuels certifiés pour tester les fonctions des véhicules autonomes.
La plateforme dispose de capacités de simulation de propagation de radar et d'ondes électromagnétiques de haute fidélité, permettant aux fabricants de valider les capteurs conformément aux normes de l'industrie telles que la NHTSA et l'NCAP. Le système comprend divers modèles de capteurs pour caméras thermiques, LiDAR et caméras RGB, améliorés par la technologie des réseaux de neurones profonds pour des simulations photoréalistes.
La plateforme de Cognata, alimentée par des GPU AMD Radeon PRO V710, utilise la technologie de transfert d'IA générative pour fournir des simulations de capteurs virtuels précises, tandis que la contribution d'Ansys se concentre sur des modèles radar basés sur la physique qui reproduisent avec précision la propagation des ondes électromagnétiques pour améliorer la force du signal et la précision.
Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) gab eine Zusammenarbeit mit Cognata und Microsoft bekannt, um die Testmöglichkeiten für ADAS/AV-Sensoren über die Plattform Automated Driving Perception Hub (ADPH) zu verbessern. Die Integration von Ansys AVxcelerate Sensors in ADPH, die auf Microsoft Azure und AMD-Hardware läuft, ermöglicht OEMs den Zugang zu zertifizierten virtuellen Sensormodellen für Tests autonomer Fahrzeugfunktionen.
Die Plattform bietet hochpräzise Simulationsmöglichkeiten für Radar und die Ausbreitung elektromagnetischer Wellen, sodass Hersteller Sensoren gemäß Branchenstandards wie NHTSA und NCAP validieren können. Das System umfasst verschiedene Sensormodelle für Wärmebildkameras, LiDAR und RGB-Kameras, die durch Deep Neural Network-Technologie für fotorealistische Simulationen verbessert werden.
Die Plattform von Cognata, betrieben von AMD Radeon PRO V710 GPUs, nutzt generative KI-Transfertechnologie, um präzise virtuelle Sensorsimulationen zu liefern, während Ansys' Beitrag sich auf physikbasierte Radarmodelle konzentriert, die die Ausbreitung elektromagnetischer Wellen genau wiedergeben, um die Signalstärke und Genauigkeit zu verbessern.
- Partnership with major tech companies Microsoft and AMD enhances product offering
- Integration into ADPH platform expands market reach for Ansys' sensor simulation technology
- Provides validated testing capabilities for automotive industry compliance standards
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Insights
The platform's certification features and compliance with NHTSA and NCAP standards position it as a vital tool for OEMs seeking regulatory approval. This could potentially reduce validation costs by 40-60% while improving safety standards. The generative AI transfer technology's integration suggests superior real-world accuracy in sensor simulation, a important factor for autonomous vehicle development.
The integration of Ansys' physics-based radar models with Cognata's virtual environment creates a powerful ecosystem for OEMs to validate sensor performance. This could potentially reduce time-to-market by 15-20% for new ADAS features. The platform's cloud-based nature, powered by Microsoft Azure, enables unprecedented scalability and collaboration opportunities across the automotive supply chain, potentially reshaping how autonomous vehicle systems are developed and certified.
The timing is strategic, as the global ADAS market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.9% through 2030. The platform's ability to accelerate sensor validation while reducing costs could drive adoption among tier-1 suppliers and OEMs, potentially increasing Ansys' automotive sector revenue by 15-20% annually. The integration of AMD's hardware optimization further enhances the platform's competitive advantage in the simulation software market.
Ansys is collaborating with Cognata and Microsoft on a web-based platform enabling users to test and validate ADAS/AV automotive sensors in a virtual environment that mimics real-world conditions
/ Key Highlights
- Ansys AVxcelerate Sensors™ simulation software will bolster the Automated Driving Perception Hub (ADPH) platform, managed by Cognata and running on Microsoft Azure, with high-fidelity radar and electromagnetic (EM) wave propagation simulation capabilities
- The platform is powered by AMD EPYC™ central processing units (CPUs) and Radeon™ PRO graphics processing units (GPUs) for machine learning inference and visualization workload
- ADPH hosts a library of manufacturer-certified virtual sensor models, including thermal camera, radar, and LiDAR systems
The ADPH allows OEMs and sensor manufacturers to test and validate certified sensors against diverse industry standards, including those put forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The platform currently includes Cognata sensor models for thermal cameras, LiDAR, RGB cameras with varying lens distortions, and leverages Deep Neural Network (DNN) technology that enables photorealistic images and simulations.
With the addition of Ansys AVxcelerate Sensors, users have access to physics-based radar models that reproduce EM wave propagation — accounting for material properties within high frequencies — to enhance signal strength and accuracy. The radar simulation provides raw data that can be used to test and improve the algorithms that process radar signal interference, like small changes in frequency caused by moving objects (doppler effect). When connected to a virtual model from a radar supplier, AVxcelerate Sensors produces a virtual twin of the sensor, enabling OEMs to evaluate its performance with enhanced predictive accuracy.
"We are excited to integrate Ansys' radar simulation technology into the ADPH platform, bringing OEMs and tier-one suppliers an unmatched level of accuracy in sensor validation," said Danny Atsmon, founder and CEO at Cognata. "Ansys' ability to simulate complex EM wave interactions enhances our platform's ability to deliver precise, real-world insights for radar-based ADAS and AV systems. This collaboration significantly advances the industry's ability to test and refine sensor performance under diverse conditions."
Cognata's generative AI transfer technology, enabled by AMD Radeon PRO V710 GPUs, enhances the RGB camera simulation platform by delivering high-fidelity virtual sensors. It accurately captures and replicates the real-world behavior of sensors within the simulation.
"Ansys' AVxcelerate Sensors platform includes real-time radar capabilities for accurate modeling of radar interactions in complex environments," said Shane Emswiler, vice president of products at Ansys. "By offering the solution on Cognata's ADPH platform, we are enabling customers to design for real-world operations to meet strict regulatory standards. As the industry works toward fully autonomous driving, safety validation is paramount, and the joint effort between Ansys and Cognata streamlines this typically long and complicated process."
"We're pleased to collaborate with Ansys and Cognata to enhance automated driving validation and simulation on Microsoft Azure," said Nidhi Chappell, Vice President, Azure AI Infrastructure at Microsoft. "By integrating Ansys' advanced radar simulation technology, we're empowering OEMs and tier-one suppliers with high levels of accuracy in sensor validation. This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing leading-edge cloud infrastructure that supports the development and validation of ADAS and autonomous vehicle technologies."
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/ About Cognata
Cognata provides cutting-edge autonomous driving technologies with its end-to-end solutions for autonomous platforms. Other than an advanced engine creating a photorealistic simulation platform, Cognata offers the know-how of the market offerings, product integration, and a comprehensive V&V walkthrough, end-to-end. Working with some of the largest autonomous vehicle makers tier 1's in the world, Cognata accelerates the autonomous and ADAS engineering capabilities, and brings the unique power and expertise of artificial intelligence and computer vision, taking off years of the development process.
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