Test framework and key challenges for virtual verification of automated vehicles: the VeriCAV project

Thomas Levermore (1) , Alan Peters (1)

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Virtual simulation is considered a crucial step in assuring the safety of highly automated vehicles. Significant challenges however remain in producing valid evidence of real-world system performance from virtual simulation and doing so in a robust, efficient manner. A system architecture for virtual verification of highly automated vehicles is implemented in the VeriCAV project and described here, with a focus on the interfaces between system elements. The framework includes elements for test generation and assessment, virtual simulation, realistic virtual actors as well as the automated driving system being tested.

Keywords: Index Terms-Scenario-based testing; virtual verification; automated vehicles

Domains: Computer Science [cs]

Thomas Levermore, Alan Peters. Test framework and key challenges for virtual verification of automated vehicles: the VeriCAV project. 39th International Conference on Computer Safety, reliability and Security (SAFECOMP), Position Paper, Sep 2020, Lisbon, Portugal. ⟨hal-02931723⟩